New Animatronic Dancer Gives Us Nightmares

[dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he definition of animatronics is “the technique of making and operating lifelike robots, typically for use in film or other entertainment,” but in this case, with the creativity of world-known artist Jordan Wolfson, animatronics can also induce people with nightmares – at least for us. This freakishly realistic dancing robot has been causing quite the stir on YouTube – racking up over 1.5 million views in less than a month – and after you take a look below you’ll see why.

“Originally I was thinking of making a cartoon of this female figure  dancing and her body elastically changing,” Wolfson explains, before recounting how he was struck by “the uncanny physicality” of the park’s animatronics. “I get one big idea a year,” Wolfson confesses. “This was it.” via. The Hollywood Reporter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ivaQf1jns0

“It’s not about making something that’s safe to look at,” Wolfson declares.“But it’s also not about antagonizing the viewer or being smarter than the viewer. This is not art about art, it’s about being in the world.” This project has helped the artist to concentrate on his own sense of being in the world, renewing his focus on the work. “Things happen fast when you give up fear and doubt,” the artist admits. “I have no time to doubt myself, I just have to do it the way I see it.” via. The Hollywood Reporter

This lifelike dancer (better known as Female Figure) could easily be the next big thing to hit the music market, especially in big entertainment cities like Las Vegas, New York and even quite possibly Miami and Los Angeles. In the case that this animatronic dancer starts hitting the stages above dance floors, we could only hope they leave the witch masks at home. This isn’t out of the realm of possibility, either. A mild version of animatronics can be found in deadmau5’s new event production, set to be showcased across the world in his 2014-2015 world tour (starting in Germany on August 8th; no US dates have been announced). As time goes on, expect clubs, venues and artists to up the level of their production with random and unique features, and maybe even animatronics. Until then, good luck sleeping tonight.

Learn more about Jordan Wolfson and his exhibition here.