Assembling the Sentinel: A Cosmic Artifact Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Movie
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

Assembling the Sentinel: A Cosmic Artifact Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Movie

In today’s post, I want to show you something that came out of the workshop recently: a steel object I’ve been calling either Sentinel or Belemnit during its design phase. (Yes, like the prehistoric cephalopod. No, it’s not actually a squid fossil. But squint hard enough and you’ll see the resemblance.)

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A Pair of Galactic Fossils Just Landed in Los Angeles – Here's the Story Behind the Tiny Steel Relics
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

A Pair of Galactic Fossils Just Landed in Los Angeles – Here's the Story Behind the Tiny Steel Relics

Last week, I received an order from the other side of the world - from California, USA. When I saw the notification pop up on my phone that morning, I just knew the day would be one of the good ones. That kind of news carries a special spark. Two tiny sculptures from my Galactic Fossil series are now heading to Los Angeles. And I want to share some of that spark with you.

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How I Designed a Tiny Sci-Fi Steel Desk—A Futuristic Home Dock for My Wallet and Phone.
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

How I Designed a Tiny Sci-Fi Steel Desk—A Futuristic Home Dock for My Wallet and Phone.

Inspired by classic science fiction aesthetics, I designed a compact steel "Holo Desk"—a sleek, futuristic object that sits on your entryway table or desk, ready to hold your phone, wallet, or keys. It’s more than a catch-all tray; it’s a small artifact of imagined worlds made real for everyday life. Never again will I scramble for my essentials during my daily lift-off.

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How I Craft Sci-Fi Sculptures That Imagine Exoplanetary Fossils, Alien Pottery, and Lost Technologies From Distant Worlds
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

How I Craft Sci-Fi Sculptures That Imagine Exoplanetary Fossils, Alien Pottery, and Lost Technologies From Distant Worlds

There’s something endlessly fascinating about the intersection of science fiction, technology, and art. For years, I’ve explored this intersection through sculpture — creating imagined relics of civilizations that may have once thrived light-years away, long before our species ever pointed a telescope at the sky…

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Here Is The Archive Of The First 219 Blog Articles
Peter Hauerland Peter Hauerland

Here Is The Archive Of The First 219 Blog Articles

Looking for creative inspiration, thought-provoking ideas, or simply something fascinating to read? Dive into my blog archive—home to over 200 articles covering art, design, speculative concepts, and more. Whether you're here for a quick scroll or a deep exploration, there’s always something to spark your curiosity.

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