This work is a reference to Star Trek, to the hand symbol, hand signs, like those depicted in Dürers’ third self portrait, and those of Christ, and the way he holds his hand…sign language is a complete language in and of itself. The Vulcan symbol of peace…live long and prosper…is sign language, it’s associated with language. It's also reference Diego Velazquez's "In the Vulcans’ Forge" Apollo. The regular rhythm of a blacksmiths’ hammer, regular percussion, piano is a percussion instrument, and it ties into it resembling piano keys as well.