Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror: Artist Talk by Grace Spee

This event is organized on the occasion of Spee’s The Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror solo exhibition at Gamespace.

Drawing inspiration from iconic survival horror games such as Silent Hill, Spee explores how Gothic environments, female protagonists, and themes of vulnerability and fear shape the visual language of video games.

Through risograph prints, handmade artist books, and sculpture, Spee reimagines the imagery and narratives of survival horror. The exhibition features two artist books inspired by Silent Hill, a large-scale articulated paper doll, and a selection of game-inspired prints. Playable copies of Silent Hill F (2025) and Fatal Frame 2 (2003) provide context for the work, along with footage from Rule of Rose (2006).

During the event, Spee will discuss her creative practice, research, and the influence of the feminine gothic in survival horror video games on her work.

About the Artist

Grace Spee is a Chicago-based designer, educator, and clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Design.

Event Details

Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

Exhibition Dates: October 18 – December 20, 2026

Learn more at chicagogamespace.com.

Additional items:
The exhibition will be on view during the event.

The talk and QA will last around 40 minutes and will begin roughly at 6pm.

Located at 2418 W Bloomingdale.

Limited free street parking available on Bloomingdale.

Paid metered parking available on Western.

Your name will be held at the door. Join us!