Location: United States
Seattle-based Mixed-media Contemporary artist known for pioneering the fusion of traditional painting with interactive technology. Born in Salina, Kansas, and raised in Seattle, Hollstein developed a passion for art at an early age. Though he began his career in the electrical trade, his artistic curiosity soon led him to explore ways of integrating electronics into visual art. His technical background became the foundation for a distinctive practice that merges engineering with creativity.
In 2017, Hollstein launched his groundbreaking series “Touch Audible Paintings” (T.A.P.), which blend visual art with sound, allowing viewers to engage with paintings through touch and auditory feedback. This innovation marked the beginning of his mission to create immersive, multi-sensory artworks that are both functional and entertaining.
As the founder of Art-Tronic Artwork, Hollstein continues to push the boundaries of interactive art. His creations often perform surprising tasks — playing music, brewing coffee, or even pouring beer — transforming the act of viewing art into a participatory experience.
Hollstein’s work sits at the intersection of painting, sculpture, and technology, where tactile engagement meets creative storytelling. Driven by a commitment to accessibility and futurism, his “Art-Tronic” style introduces new possibilities for haptic Seattle-based Mixed-media Contemporary artist known for pioneering the fusion of traditional painting with interactive technology. Born in Salina, Kansas, and raised in Seattle, Hollstein developed a passion for art at an early age. Though he began his career in the electrical trade, his artistic curiosity soon led him to explore ways of integrating electronics into visual art. His technical background became the foundation for a distinctive practice that merges engineering with creativity.
In 2017, Hollstein launched his groundbreaking series “Touch Audible Paintings” (T.A.P.), which blend visual art with sound, allowing viewers to engage with paintings through touch and auditory feedback. This innovation marked the beginning of his mission to create immersive, multi-sensory artworks that are both functional and entertaining.
As the founder of Art-Tronic Artwork, Hollstein continues to push the boundaries of interactive art. His creations often perform surprising tasks — playing music, brewing coffee, or even pouring beer — transforming the act of viewing art into a participatory experience.
Hollstein’s work sits at the intersection of painting, sculpture, and technology, where tactile engagement meets creative storytelling. Driven by a commitment to accessibility and futurism, his “Art-Tronic” style introduces new possibilities for haptic storytelling, blind accessibility, and sensory-rich design.
As he expands into 3D installations and robotic interactivity, Reinhardt Takeo Hollstein redefines what art can be — transforming passive observation into a dynamic, multi-sensory experience that challenges and delights audiences in equal measure. accessibility, and sensory-rich design.
As he expands into 3D installations and robotic interactivity, Reinhardt Takeo Hollstein redefines what art can be — transforming passive observation into a dynamic, multi-sensory experience that challenges and delights audiences in equal measure.
This is a bit different from your ordinary traditional paintings. This type of artwork has developed into something more than just a static painting on the wall, it's an experience truly unique, an immersive one-of-a-kind original artwork. Reinhardt Takeo Hollstein has been featured in several local newspapers and people are beginning to take notice of his signature artwork. He has coined this artwork "Art-Tronic Artwork Designs" He is transforming the way people see art. This is a conversational and a functional piece that can brew hot coffee right from the painting. This looks simple at a glance but there is a lot of design work to add onto a canvas.These type of paintings will be sought-after by art collectors and art enthusiasts.
