- Following 3.5K
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- Engagement 2.61%
- Avg likes 371
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About Justin Favela
Justin Favela (@favyfav) is an Artist creator on Instagram, also filed under Art & DIY. The account has 14,497 followers and 1,502 published posts. Recent posts average 371 likes and 14 comments, an engagement rate of 2.61%.
With 14.5K followers, Justin Favela is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Justin Favela follows 3,496 accounts, so the audience is roughly 4.1 times the size of the list followed. Justin Favela uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Justin Favela under Artist, with Art & DIY as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Justin Favela runs to 9 words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Justin Favela dates from April 2026.
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1,502 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Justin Favela, 8 are carousels, 1 is a video and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward carousels. Justin Favela has built a substantial archive of 1,502 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 9.7 followers for each post published. Justin Favela also keeps 20 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 137 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include piñata, justinfavela, commissioned, favela’s and party. The captions tag #justinfavela, #contemporaryart, #davidbsmithgallery, #dallasartfair and #contemporarysculpture.
For the Dallas Art Fair, his wall-mounted piñata paintings reference 19th and 20th century Latin American still lifes by Masters, including Puerto Rican painter Francisco Oller, drawing a connection between geographically specific agricultural output via fruit production and colonial conquest.
Stop by in the final days to see Justin’s amazing work in person! Can’t make it? DM or email us for more info.
Images 1 & 2: Justin Favela, 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐹𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑡 (𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑔), 𝐴𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑜 𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑠 (1874), 2022, tissue paper and glue on board, 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm)
Images 3-5: Justin Favela, 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑠, 𝐴𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜 𝑂𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 (1893), 2022, tissue paper and glue on board, 19 x 36 in. (48.3 x 91.4 cm)
Images 6 & 7: Justin Favela, 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑎 𝐹𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑇𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑠, 𝐴𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑣𝑒𝑠 (1871), 2022, tissue paper and glue on board, 11.5 x 14 in. (29.2 x 35.6 cm)
#dallasartfair #justinfavela #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting
Inspired by work he previously exhibited at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Favela’s artistic response to Alexander Calder captures his ability to synthesize inspiration with contemporary culture while reflecting on ideas of ownership and art history. Through the motif of nachos, a Tex-Mex invention, Favela subversively addresses stereotypes, ideas about authenticity, and craft, making complex topics palatable for the masses. 🧀🫘🌶️
Head to the link in our bio to learn more about Justin's works on view at Booth D6 through April 19th.
Justin Favela, 𝑈𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑑 (𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑁𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟), 2025, tissue paper, metal wire, and glue, 22 x 13 x 4 in. (55.9 x 33 x 10.2 cm), unique open edition
#dallasartfair #justinfavela #contemporaryart #artindenver #contemporarysculpture
Inspired in part by time spent in Guatemala with his family of ranchers, Justin Favela’s site-specific installation with shimmering gold-fringed walls and piñata corncobs highlights the importance of maize in the formation of an American identity.
“Justin Favela: Capilla de Maíz (Maize Chapel)” is currently on view at the Renwick Gallery.
Favela frequently speaks about how, in the U.S., food is one of the first ways people “enter into” another person’s culture (e.g. asking “Where are you from? Oh, do you like tacos?”). Food imagery can open up more complicated conversations about culture, stereotype, and appropriation. The nacho thus becomes a kind of visual shorthand: it’s familiar, accessible, even playful — which draws viewers in — but then the work pushes beyond that initial “fun” moment into critique.
The contrast between something as “low-brow” (or everyday) as nachos and the high art setting is part of Favela’s subversive strategy. By using humor and exaggeration, he invites viewers to question why certain subjects (e.g. food, party culture, folk crafts) are dismissed as trivial or “craft-y” — and who decides those hierarchies.
𝑁𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟 was commissioned by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, as part of 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑎: 𝑃𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑁𝑢𝑒𝑣𝑜, September 10, 2019 – November 15, 2020
Come see both of these works on view at our NADA Miami booth, C313. ✨
Image 1: Justin Favela, 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖 𝑁𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑠 (𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑟 𝑁𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦), 2017, tissue paper and glue on cardboard, 9.5 x 9 x 11 in. (24.1 x 22.9 x 27.9 cm)
Images 2–6: Justin Favela, 𝑁𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟, 2019, wire, tissue paper, glue, and found objects, 66 x 61 x 61 in. (167.6 x 155 x 155 cm)
#davidbsmithgallery #justinfavela #contemporaryart #contemporarysculpture #nachos
#davidbsmithgallery #justinfavela #nadamiami #nada #contemporaryart
Photo: Adam Reich
#justinfavela #miguelarzabe #davidbsmithgallery #nadamiami #nadaartfair
On July 27, my prima and pulled up to Dulceria Guty to pick up custom piñata portraits commissioned for my last exhibition,* “Everything Must Go” at the in Wichita, Kansas.
Stephanie Gutierrez along with her brother Luis Fernando Treviño and cousin Daniela Gutierrez with her kids Adriel and Diego are the second and soon to be third generation candy store owners. The dulceria opened in Mexico over 30 years ago by their late patriarch Alberto Gutierrez Sosa and moved to Amarillo, Texas in 2010.
Y’all… this family was so generous and hospitable that we did not want to leave their shop. Their store is stocked with some of the most incredible piñatas and an endless variety of candy, party supplies and Mexican products.
Muchísimas gracias to the Dulceria Guty family for taking the time to share their story and for being our fiercest models yet! I mean…look at the material!
Not pictured: Teresa Muro de Gutierrez (abuela), Ana Lilia Gutierrez (madre), Alberto Gutierrez (tío) y Kamila
DULCERIA GUTY
1804 E Amarillo Blvd
Amarillo, TX
Open 7 days a week
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm
Sun 11am-6pm
Photos by the one and only!
Next stop…OKC!
Known for their piñatas and inflatable bounce houses, Aylin’s Balloons was forced to close their doors and the building was torn down in October of 2024 after 17 years of business. The Villa family persisted and now runs their business from their home.
On July, 27 2025, Cecilia and Benjamin welcomed us to their home to pick up custom commissioned piñata portraits for my last solo exhibition*, “Everything Must Go” at the in Wichita, Kansas. While we were there they inflated one of their most popular brincalines for this fun photoshoot! They were so kind and we became instant friends. Muy amables, amigos!
Aylin’s Balloons
Amarillo,Texas
Photos by the incredible!
One more stop in Texas before we stopped in OKC!
*Last solo show until 2027. I’m taking a break y’all. The burnout got me gals.
On July 26, 2025 we made our last stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Piñata Party where we met the very talented Tobias Justo. Tijuana born, Justo grew up surrounded by cartonería his entire life. He started working alongside his father at 12 years old and eventually opened his own shop and party supply business. Tobias Justo is the real deal!
Piñata Party
619 San Mateo Blvd NE,
Albuquerque, NM
Open Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm
Photos by!
Next stop… Amarillo, Texas 🤠
*Final solo show before my year long sabbatical!!!
Thank you to Working Classroom and to all of my ABQ friends and fam who participated. 💗
Photos by
July 26, 2025
🔗 More info on this project in my bio.
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Justin Favela's engagement
Justin Favela's engagement rate on Instagram is 2.61%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 38 followers. An average post collects 371 likes and 14 comments, close to 27 likes for each comment.
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- 14
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 38
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Who is Justin Favela?
Justin Favela (@favyfav) is an Artist creator on Instagram, also filed under Art & DIY. Justin Favela uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Justin Favela runs to 9 words.
How many followers does Justin Favela have?
Justin Favela has 14,497 followers on Instagram (14.5K). Justin Favela follows 3,496 accounts, so the audience is roughly 4.1 times the size of the list followed. Justin Favela has built a substantial archive of 1,502 posts.
What is Justin Favela's engagement rate?
Justin Favela's engagement rate on Instagram is 2.61%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 38 followers. An average post collects 371 likes and 14 comments, close to 27 likes for each comment.
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Flinque files Justin Favela under Artist, with Art & DIY as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Justin Favela, 8 are carousels, 1 is a video and 1 is a single image. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Justin Favela repeatedly use the words piñata, justinfavela, commissioned, favela’s and party. Justin Favela's captions carry hashtags such as #justinfavela, #contemporaryart and #davidbsmithgallery. Justin Favela writes those captions mainly in English. Justin Favela keeps 20 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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