# Ant-Sized Worker Captures The 'Ghosts in the Machine' Collection Has Little People Fixing Machines By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghosts-in-the-machine References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mark-crummett-ghosts-in-the-machine) & [markcrummett.net](http://www.markcrummett.net/ghosts-in-the-machine) Mark Crummett's photo collection 'Ghosts in the Machine' is a series of shots showing [miniature people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse) running the innards of machines. If you've ever wondered what goes on inside your newfangled devices, Crummett's visualization will help you make sense of it in a hilariously inaccurate way. The little laborers in 'Ghosts in the Machine' are seen running around [soldering semiconductors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kujietool) and fixing gears. The little men and women are also seen fighting penguins and bunnies. Strangely, Crummet's imaginary world also has its own religion. 'Engineer-priests' are seen blessing computer chips and preaching. Crummett's intention for this collection was to show people "dwarfed by technology that pervades their lives," according to his site. In that sense, 'Ghosts in the Machine' is a very accurate look at our current turbulent times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Workforce:** Opportunity to explore the use of miniature robots or drones for efficient and precise repair and maintenance tasks in various industries. - **Imaginary Worlds:** Opportunity to create immersive and fantastical experiences through augmented reality or virtual reality that blend the real and imaginary worlds. - **Technology and Society:** Opportunity to examine the impact of technology on people's lives and explore ways to foster a healthier relationship with technology. ### Where This Applies - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop advanced miniature robotic systems for assembly and repair processes. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create interactive experiences that merge the physical and virtual worlds using miniature characters and imaginative settings. - **Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design solutions that help individuals navigate and manage technology's influence on their lives, promoting mindfulness and balanced engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI Photography Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gency-pb.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Smarthome Camera Router Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geist.md)