Albert Reyes, in collaboration with the Bloody Gums Collective, is set to kick off the Halloween season for horror enthusiasts at the Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs. On Saturday, October 21st, they will present Sorry Contemporary Art Gallery, a Desert Haunt where the Saguaro Hotel will be transformed into a haven for artists, performers, and vendors, open to the public from 7:00 PM to midnight.
From the Bloody Gums Collective:
This isn't your ordinary haunted house; it's a unique fusion of art and fear that is integral to Albert Reyes' creative practice. Every element of the haunt has been meticulously curated, painted, and arranged by Albert himself. With nearly two decades of experience in the art of haunting, he has evolved his craft from muddy crawl spaces to intricate mazes, all while maintaining his signature touch of spine-chilling terror.
Albert's fascination with horror and haunt culture has been a lifelong affair, fueled by a love for classic Halloween movies and iconic haunts like Knotts Scary Farm, Universal Horror Nights, and Rotten Apple 907 in Burbank. For this Desert Haunt, Albert partnered with Andrew Barsoum from the Bloody Gums Collective to create an entirely new installation, an art exhibition, a vibrant vendor market, and thrilling live performances that promise an unforgettable experience.
“Albert Reyes was born in the Los Angeles suburb of Panorama City in 1971 and grew up in the working class neighborhood of El Sereno," Carlos Ramirez says. "Having been known to create artwork out of anything from what he has in his pockets to whatever he can find walking through his neighborhood. He has also shown in a gallery along with a painting by Picasso. These same strange dualities and juxtapositions are highly prevalent in his work, which tackles both conceptual and graffiti art. Recognized for his ubiquitous GIVE tag, Albert has a distinctive artistic approach inspired not only by street art, comic books, and American pop culture; but also by contemporary and classical "high art ". Many of his drawings and illustrations incorporate everything from icons of corporate America to Hollywood stars to mass media to politics to consumerism. His goals are simple: make a living as an artist and use his talent to make a positive impact on people's lives.” 