Chris Rijk
photo by Henk Logman en Luuk Huiskes
Chris Rijk
Chris Rijk (1995) is a Dutch visual artist and ceramicist whose work playfully explores themes of identity, sexuality, and craftsmanship. He graduated cum laude from the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht in 2017 and has since established a distinctive style that combines the rich traditions of Delft Blue ceramics with contemporary and often provocative imagery. His work frequently includes erotic and gay themes, challenging the boundaries between traditional craft and modern, critical content.
Rijk’s use of ceramics as a medium extends beyond conventional forms like vases and plates. He often introduces new and unexpected objects, such as ceramic slippers, that push the limits of this well-known Dutch craft. His artwork serves as both a homage to the skills of traditional craftsmen and a critique of contemporary society through whimsical combinations of text and imagery.
Recently, for Pride Month 2024, Rijk's art was featured in an article in Mr. Monthly, and his works were also included in a curated collection at Rademakers Gallery, which celebrates daring, queer themes in the Delft Blue tradition.
Education
- HKU University of the Arts Utrecht (2017) – BA in Fine Arts, cum laude
Collections:
- Rijk’s work is held in private and public collections, including international art institutions such as the European Ceramic Workcenter (EKWC), where he completed a residency
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My shoe fetish€ 2,500.00
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Untitled 5€ 2,500.00
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Untitled 6€ 2,500.00
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Life and lies of Dolly Parton€ 3,000.00
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Untitled 4€ 4,000.00
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Untitled 3€ 3,000.00
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Flower Pyramid (Blue)€ 2,500.00
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Flower Pyramid (Red)€ 2,500.00
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Bier en Tieten 2€ 3,400.00
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Croc (Blue)€ 300.00
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Croc (Red) € 300.00
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Croc (Black)€ 300.00
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Croc (Yellow)€ 300.00
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Green slipper€ 400.00
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Red slipper€ 400.00
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Black slipper€ 300.00
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Rademakers Gallery slippers€ 400.00
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Hogwarts€ 250.00
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Jockstrap 3€ 250.00
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Dino 3€ 250.00
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Dino 5€ 250.00
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Dino 6€ 250.00
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Dino 7€ 250.00
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Flame€ 150.00
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Tattoo 2€ 250.00
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XXL€ 150.00
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Untitled (HOV OP MET ME)€ 300.00
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Untitled (LIKE)€ 150.00
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Untitled (MY NIET BELLEN)€ 350.00
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Untitled (Brown)€ 350.00
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Untitled (Peeing man 2)€ 400.00
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Untitled (Donkey)€ 500.00
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Untitled (Spiderman)€ 300.00
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Untitled (Superman)€ 300.00
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Untitled (Wind turbines 2)€ 2,000.00
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Untitled (Rood)€ 2,500.00
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Kiss my airs€ 3,000.00
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Tomb Raider and the temple of Stit Suoegnomuh€ 3,000.00
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Piemels€ 700.00
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Disneyland Zaandam€ 3,500.00
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Twaalf skinheads, twee honden en een zelfportret naar Ai Wei Wei’s Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn € 3,500.00
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Tantalising vase from the Divine Realm€ 3,500.00
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Indiana Jones and the curse of Anishka Poor€ 3,000.00
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De zondvloed€ 4,000.00
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Dit is mijn lijf€ 5,000.00
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Oriental Vase€ 2,000.00
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Mens en gevoelens€ 5,000.00
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Buttplug 7€ 200.00
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Buttplug 3€ 200.00
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Buttplug 6€ 200.00
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Buttplug 8€ 300.00
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Buttplug 9€ 300.00
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Buttplug 10€ 300.00
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Buttplug 11€ 250.00
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Buttplug 12€ 200.00
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Buttplug 13€ 200.00
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Buttplug 14€ 300.00
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Vase Båd taste€ 2,000.00
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Untitled (Belly button 1)€ 100.00
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Untitled (Belly button 2)€ 100.00
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Tulpière for a collector with a fad€ 3,500.00
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Onbruikbaar object 1€ 400.00
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Onbruikbaar object 5€ 400.00
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Untitled (buttplug)€ 250.00
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Untitled (Oksel)€ 250.00
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Untitled (Slipje 2)€ 250.00
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Untitled (Slipje 3)€ 200.00
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Untitled (Slipje 5)€ 200.00
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Untitled (Tepelvaas en vuist)€ 250.00
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Untitled (kontgat)€ 300.00
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Authentic dish€ 350.00
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Het lijdt geen twijfel dat ik zeer slecht ben€ 250.00
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Untitled (Nipple 3)€ 150.00
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Untitled (kleine oven)€ 150.00
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Untitled (Sweatpants)€ 400.00
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Untitled (Condoom 3)€ 200.00
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Untitled (Een geslachte os)€ 200.00
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Untitled (Zijn witte bloed)€ 200.00
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Rijk gedecoreerd bord€ 300.00
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Untitled (Shoe)€ 600.00
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L’origine du monde€ 300.00
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Untitled (Afstandsbediening 2)€ 250.00
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Untitled (Grote oven)€ 250.00
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Untitled (Tank)€ 300.00
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Untitled (Telefoon)€ 250.00
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Untitled (Zelfportret)€ 250.00
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Ghost€ 250.00
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My bvtt, this dish and other big, round things€ 450.00
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Trofee 1 (Broekje)€ 300.00
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Trofee 3 (Sebastiaan)€ 300.00
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Tulip vase (Putin and Zelensky)€ 1,000.00
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Untitled (Elektriciteitsmasten)€ 700.00
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Untitled (Straaljager)€ 400.00
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Untitled (Elektriciteitsmasten 2)€ 1,200.00
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Untitled (Louis Vuitton)€ 2,750.00
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Shag en hulzen€ 2,000.00
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Untitled (9 mannen)€ 400.00
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Untitled (Handen 2)€ 200.00
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Untitled (Hi Handsome)€ 200.00
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Untitled (Strepen 2)€ 100.00
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Untitled (Uitsnede)€ 300.00
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Untitled (YOLO)€ 300.00
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Authentic vase€ 2,000.00
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My dick, this vase and other big, long things€ 3,500.00
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Mathilde, mythe, muze, mysterie€ 2,000.00
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Richly decorated vase with lid€ 3,500.00
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Contemporary vase€ 3,500.00
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Another contemporary vase€ 3,500.00
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Vriendinnen.nl€ 3,000.00
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To be ancient vase€ 2,500.00
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bttm€ 200.00
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condoom 5€ 200.00
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dixi 2€ 200.00
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Domp lomp en famovs€ 200.00
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Drie mannen€ 250.00
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Drie mannen 3€ 300.00
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Heerlie de peerlie€ 100.00
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ISS€ 200.00
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Jockstrap 4€ 250.00
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Krul 1€ 200.00
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Kut€ 75.00
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Plassende man€ 250.00
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Poppers 5€ 250.00
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Raceauto€ 200.00
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Red Bull€ 200.00
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Schoen 5€ 300.00
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Sok 4€ 300.00
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Ufo€ 200.00
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Vliegtuig€ 300.00
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Voetballers 6€ 250.00
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Vriendschap€ 200.00
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Tepel 14€ 75.00
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Tepel 16€ 75.00
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Tepel 17€ 75.00
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M€ 3,000.00
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Het vrolijke spel van hol en bol € 3,000.00
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Selfportrait surrounded by willies€ 3,000.00
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Self portrait as straight man€ 2,000.00
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Self portrait as Dolly Parton€ 2,500.00
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Object Rotterdam
14 - 16 Feb 2025We are proud to be joining the 2025 edition of OBJECT Rotterdam art fair with a fun and vibrant combination of artworks. Our exciting new...Read more -
Enter Art Fair 2024
Booth 44 | Copenhagen, Denmark 29 Aug - 1 Sep 2024Enter Art Fair is Scandinavia’s largest international art fair and a nexus of creative and commercial exchanges. The annual four-day event takes place in Copenhagen...Read more -
Seen on ART Rotterdam 2024
1 - 4 Feb 2024Artworks by Joana Schneider, Florentijn de boer, Julia Kiryanova, Kamila Sipika, Mel Chan, Jhonie van Boeijen, Chris Rijk, Martijn Hesseling, Pedro Matias, Thordur Hans and...Read more -
PAN Amsterdam 2023
Booth 3 18 - 26 Nov 2023This year at PAN Amsterdam Rademakers Gallery will present new artworks by our artists: Joana Schneider, Sebiha Demir, Jessi Strixner, Martijn Hesseling, Florentijn de Boer,...Read more