The series of images portrays fantastic, archaic-looking politicians made up of composite insect and plant parts. The unreal bodies are formed from mirrored details achieved through macro photography and captivate with a high level of detail. Next to the portraits (here a president) are handwritten designations for fantastic political ministries. The pictures, which are structured like securities, are each finished with a floral seal with the inscription - Governments for Survival and Coexistence - at the bottom right. The background structure is formed by complex, nested and interwoven graphic elements. The pictorial elements are in two colors, with a chamois tint, in black and white. The following utopian ministries are described in English in this picture: Ministry of Non-violent Communication and Self-Reflection, Ministry of New Thinking, Ministry of Monogamy and Affairs, Ministry of Error Culture, Ministry of Decisiveness and Implementation, Ministry of Far-sightedness and Openness, Ministry of Living Dreams, Ministry of Altruism and Giving Qualities, Ministry of Disorder, Ministry of the Warning of Warning Parties. The title of the fictitious minister is: The President for Dealing with One’s Own History and Appreciating of Wrinkles.
‘The President for Dealing With One’s Own History and Appreciating Age Wrinkles’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: The Minister for Intellectual Challenges. The other ministries described are called: Ministry of Trial and Error, Ministry of Remembrance and Looking Ahead, Ministry of Living Life, Ministry of Sophisticated Entertainment, Ministry of Positive Reporting, Ministry of Meaningful Work, Ministry of Clear Cnsciences, Ministry of Heard Opposition, Ministry for the Eradication of Parasites.
‘The Minister of Intellectual Challenges’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: Minister for the Outlawing of Lies and Fraud. The other ministries described are called: Ministry of Honor in Office as a Representative of the People, Ministry of Unpretentious Statement, Ministry of Fun in Movement, Ministry for Resignations, Ministry for the Banishment of the Corrupt and Bloodsuckers, Ministry of Appretiation of Expierience, Ministry for Complex Issues and Simple Language, Ministry of Hope and Confidence, Ministry for Focusing on Realpolitik Debates, Ministry for Self-Determined Dying, Ministry for Food for All, Ministry of Propaganda Defense, Ministry of Common Sense, Ministry for Decency, Ministry of Peace and Peace Research.
‘The Minister for the Outlawing of Lies and Fraud’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: The Minister for a Sugar-Free Life. The other ministries described are called: Ministry for a Carefree Life, Ministry for the Frugal Rich, Ministry for Chaos Researchers, Ministry for Truth Seekers, Ministry for Irritation and Distraction, Ministry for Prescribed Boredom, Ministry for Good Neighborly Relations, Ministry for Honesty and Virtue, Ministry of Active Listening.
‘The Minister for a Sugar-free Life’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: The Minister for Deconstruction and Shrinkage. The other ministries described are called: Ministry for Black Holes and Infinity, Ministry of Alternative Life Forms, Ministry of the Zeitgeist, Ministry for Measures against Heat Death, Ministry of Spiritual and Space Hygiene, Ministry of Green Meadows, Flowers and Herbs, Ministry of Initiative and Frustration Reduction, Ministry for Relief from Stomach Aches.
‘The Minister for Deconstruction and Shrinkage’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: The Minister for Increasing Frustration Tolerance. The ministries described further are entitled: Ministry of Reversing Light Pollution, Ministry of Enemy Polarity and Common Eating, Ministry of Loyal Citizens, Commitment and the Common Good, Ministry of Historical Cycles and Recurrence, Ministry of New Rules, Ministry of Splendor and Glory.
‘The Minister for Increasing Frustration Tolerance’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: The Minister for Animal Rights and their Natural Death. The ministries described further are entitled: Ministry for Self-Written Speeches, Ministry for Fair Distribution, Ministry for the Expulsion of Hate Preachers, Ministry for Inner Contentment, Ministry for the Preservation from the End of the World, Ministry for the Prevention of Religious Wars, Ministry for Constant Questioning, Ministry of Sincere Analysis of Riots, Ministry for Alternative Ways of Thinking, Ministry of Shared Values, Ministry the Imprisonment of Tyrants, Ministry of Screening Blessing Givers, Ministry for the Reduction of Envy and Other Plagues, Ministry of Human Intuition.
‘The Minister of Animal Rights and Their Natural Death’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.
The minister’s insect-like fantasy creature bears the title: The Minister for Playing and Dancing. The other ministries described are called: Ministry of Moral Stability, Ministry of Democratic System Development, Ministry of Muscles and Natural Locomotion, Ministry of Positive Worldview, Ministry of Coral Reefs and Migratory Birds, Ministry of Cultural Guardians, Ministry of Attitude, Courage and Intervention, Ministry of Friends, Ministry of Odd Numbers, Ministry of Crushing Parasites and Exploiters, Ministry for Grannies and Grandpas.
‘The Minister of Play and Dancing’ from the picture series ‘Politics for Survival’ /// 2024 / Digital painting/compositing / C-Print on Fujiflex photographic paper / Limited edition: 3 + AP / 13,287 pixels (H) ∙ 23,622 pixels (W) / 44,3″ (H) ∙ 78,8″ (W) / Reverse handwritten titled, signed and dated with the year.

‘Politics for Survival’

Digital Art

Original human work, created without artificial intelligence.
This work is protected by copyright in all its parts.
© 2023 by Heinz Hermann Maria Hoppe. All rights reserved.
Color and tone value representations on monitors deviate from the original.

The image section shows details from the insect portrait - The Minister of Play and Dancing - in almost original size on larger monitors.
The image section shows the inscription on the seal: - Governments for Survival and Coexistence -.
Another detail of the insect.
Approximate 1:1 representation of the seal, which reproduces the fine structures in their original size on larger monitors.
Image details from the digital painting ‘The Minister of Play and Dancing’
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