The First Signal
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

The First Signal

The first discovery was not a planet but its moon. Ferris tore open its crust, releasing vapor rich with water and iron into the void. Only by chasing that scar did humanity find Foundryon - a world with an atmosphere too balanced, too familiar, to be ignored.

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Interactive & Kinetic Sculptures Inspired by Cosmos
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

Interactive & Kinetic Sculptures Inspired by Cosmos

Discover how one designer translates the infinite evolution and movement of the cosmos into interactive, shape-shifting sculptures. Using state-of-the-art 3D design and laser-cut steel, these kinetic objects capture the spirit of creation and destruction, inviting you to become a part of the universe's endless dance.

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Trilobite From Another World
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

Trilobite From Another World

Every once in a while, I get obsessed with a form that feels like it doesn’t belong to this planet. Trilobites are one of those forms—prehistoric, armored, patterned like an alien’s idea of symmetry. They’re fossils that already look like sci-fi props, even though they crawled through the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago.

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Echoes of the Cosmos: From Hawking’s “A Brief History of Time” to Foundryon’s Galactic Fossils
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Echoes of the Cosmos: From Hawking’s “A Brief History of Time” to Foundryon’s Galactic Fossils

An inspiring reflection on Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time, its legacy of curiosity, and how Foundryon transforms that same spirit of wonder into steel relics. Explore how the mysteries of time, space, and human imagination are embodied in artifact-inspired objects that carry echoes of the universe into modern life.

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Foundryon: The Next Phase of the Galactic Fossils Experiment
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

Foundryon: The Next Phase of the Galactic Fossils Experiment

After a summer of quiet, Orbitlog returns with a major update: Galactic Fossils is evolving into Foundryon. A new name, a new community, and a sharper vision for imagining artifacts from civilizations that may have existed light-years away.

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USA #NoKings Protests and Why I m so Concerned about California
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USA #NoKings Protests and Why I m so Concerned about California

In this post, I explain why my art blog and subreddit have taken a sharper political turn lately. As an artist based in progressive circles and deeply connected to California's creative communities, I feel a responsibility to speak up. When things go wrong in society, artists often notice first—and staying silent isn’t an option. Here's why raising my voice through memes, writing, and sculpture has become part of the work.

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Read Why is TACO Such a Powerful Meme Material
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Read Why is TACO Such a Powerful Meme Material

Explore the growing popularity of the phrase "Trump Always Chickens Out" (TACO) and how it reflects public sentiment about Donald Trump's track record on tough decisions. Political analysis and cultural relevance in 2025.

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