Giersing's Wife's Wrath
Draw to survive, escape the haunting ghost of Giersing's wife in this horror experience.
"Giersing's Wife's Wrath" is an augmented reality horror game inspired by Harald Giersing's portrait of his wife. Players must quickly trace outlined objects on a virtual canvas while a sorrowful ghost approaches. Complete drawings to reset the timer and push her away. The narrative reimagines the painting's subject as trapped by societal norms.
Game through culture
Players engage with Harald Giersing's provocative portrait that challenged Danish Romantic art conventions through minimalism and emotional depth. The reimagined subject becomes a haunting ghost trapped by societal norms, seeking liberation through player interaction. This transforms static cultural heritage into dynamic storytelling about artistic freedom and breaking traditional boundaries.
Credits
Peeter Tarvas – Crafter, Artist
Hans Pedersen – Crafter, Designer
Johan Rubak – Crafter, Storyteller