The featuring of the robot-like sculptures dancing in Herbie Hancock‘s music video for “Rockit” in 1984 directed by duo Godley & Creme helped Jim Whiting gain international recognition and win the first MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction. The collection used in the video together with the “Pervy Men” trouser robots was a version of his Purgatory show first installed at the AA carnival, London, in 1978.
Herbie Hancock Rockit Video
Jim Whiting Show 