Against the backdrop of a dark network of interconnections between numerous brains, many arrow-tailed crabs with human limbs crawl toward a nanocomputer hanging from the ceiling and look up at it. The nanocomputer glows from within and is made of golden components. The scene is set in front of a colonnade. A semi-transparent projection screen filled with columns of numbers forms the background. The artistic composition is rendered in a somber, desaturated color palette.
‘Worshippers of AI Idols’ / 2026 ///
An artistic photograph of a arrowtail crab, viewed from the left side. A human foot protrudes from its rear end. The hybrid creature—part crab, part human—lies on a dark surface; the human appears to be hidden beneath the crab’s shell. The crab’s eye is clearly visible thanks to a spotlight. The low-key image has a beautiful tonal range and clearly depicts the artificially created surface textures.
‘AI Idol Worshipper on the Left’ / 2026 ///
The same arrow-spined crab, viewed from the right. In this artistic composition combining 3D printing, oil painting, and artistic photography, the human figure beneath becomes more visible. With his legs drawn up, a naked man crawls along the ground beneath the crab’s shell. Half of his head is also peeking out.
‘AI Idol Worshipper on the Right’ / 2026 ///
The same arrowtail crab, viewed from the front and at an angle from above. The shallow depth of field causes the man's leg to fade into blur.
‘AI Idol Worshipper from a Top-Front Angle’ / 2026 ///
The same arrowtail crab, viewed from slightly behind and above. Reduced depth of field. The focus is on the eye area and parts of the crab's carapace.
‘AI Idol Worshipper from a Top-Back Angle’ / 2026 ///

‘Worshippers of AI Idols’

Digital Art

Intelligence, previously viewed as a gift unique to the image of God, is shifting into the data cosmos. Once again, we no longer understand the world. In our search for ultimate truths, the opacity of complex algorithms is leading to a new form of idolatry.

‘Worshippers of AI Idols’:
44.29″ (H) ∙ 78.74″ (W) / 13.287 pixels (H) ∙ 23.622 pixels (W).

‘AI Idol Worshipper on the Left’,
‘AI Idol Worshipper on the Right’,
‘AI Idol Worshipper from a Top-Front Angle’,
‘AI Idol Worshipper from a Top-Back Angle’ :
12.60″ (H) ∙ 22.40″ (W) / 3,780 pixels (H) ∙ 6,720 pixels (W) each.

Mixed media.

Fine art prints on matte color photo paper.
One-of-a-kind prints, plus one artist’s proof each.

Handwritten title, signature, and date on the back.

Original human art.
The compositions were created without artificial intelligence.
This work is protected by copyright in all its parts.
© 2026 by Heinz Hermann Maria Hoppe. All rights reserved.
Color and tone value representations on monitors deviate from the original.

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