Prometheus’ Garden is a 1988 film by the acclaimed clay animator Bruce Bickford (1947–2019), well known for his collaborations with Frank Zappa.
The film was updated in 2024 with a new reimagined score created by 28 artists, who contributed one minute each : JG Thirlwell, Bradford Reed, Bent Arcana, thisquietarmy, Victoria Keddie, Edley O’Dowd (Psychic TV), Ian Williams (Battles), PLQ MRX, Helms Alee, Tunde Adebimpe (TV On The Radio), Michel “Away” Langevin (Voivod), Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth), Tony Molina, Rob Noyes, Cumgirl8, Ego Sensation & Dave W. / White Hills, The Residents, MV Carbon, Her Space Holiday, Corset Lore, Wand, White Magic, Jonti and TheDieYoungs, Father Howl, Alicia Vanden Heuvel, Brian Chippendale (Lightning Bolt), David J (Bauhaus) and Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop / Human Impact).
Prometheus’ Garden was inspired by the Greek myth of Prometheus, a Titan who created the first mortals from clay and stole fire from the gods, Prometheus Garden immerses viewers in a cinematic universe of dark and magical images, unfolding in a dreamlike stream of consciousness of competing characters engaged in a violent struggle for survival.
The new version of the film was produced by Eric White, Aaron Guadamuz & Sam Zimmerman. The NYC premiere will be a 2pm matinee on March 22 2025 at TV Eye in Queens. Tickets available here.
JG Thirlwell‘s Xordox project will perform live for the first time in three years at the Itchy-O‘s 13th annual Intergalactic Masquerade at the Ogden Theater in Denver Colorado on May 10 2025.
JG Thirlwell has been working on a series of wall sculptures, having just completed series one, which consists of seven pieces. The pieces are wood and acrylic paint assemblages, and were realized at his Self Immolation Studios work headquarters in Brooklyn in 2024. The works are various dimensions, from 27″ x 16″ to 36″ x 24″, and all feature his signature color palette of red, white and black, with two shades of gray. Thirlwell plans to continue on to create series two and three, and then exhibit the works in New York City in the near future.
We are thrilled to announce the re-release of the official Foetus Of Excellence! Celebrating the legendary Foetus release which was released in 1985 as an empty box to house your Foetus records. The striking design, by Thirlwell, is printed in red, gold and white on a black shirt. This gorgeous garment is a perfect conversation starter for your next trip to the Met Museum or bungee jumping trip. Also suitable for weddings and bar-mitzvahs. It’s printed on a Bella Canvas brand soft lightweight 100% cotton shirt, and is available in small, medium, large, XL, XXL, XXL and babydoll.
The Loser’s Lounge will be performing a tribute to David Bowie at Joe’s Pub on Dec 5-7 2024. The Loser’s Lounge is a NYC band led by keyboardist and arranger Joe McGinty. JG Thirlwell will appear at the tribute on Friday Dec 6, in both the early and late shows, beginning at 7PM and 9.30PM respectively.
JG Thirlwell conducted a workshop at The New School in New York City on November 19 2024 as part of the program ‘The Stone at The New School’, at the invitation of John Zorn. Thirlwell’s class discussed techniques of graphic notation, graphic scoring, instructional scoring, guided improvisation and other unconventional compositional techniques.
We are thrilled to announce the release of the official Foetus VEIN shirt! Celebrating the Foetus album from 2007, the shirt is adapted from the geometric VEIN artwork. The striking design, by Thirlwell, is printed in black, white and red on an athletic gray shirt. This gorgeous garment is a perfect conversation starter for your next trip to the Met Gala or rocket launch. Also suitable for weddings and bar-mitzvahs. It’s printed on a Bella Canvas brand soft lightweight 100% cotton shirt, and is available in small, medium, large, XL, XXL, XXL and babydoll.
