Did you know that every cover of Justin Favela: Fantasía/Fantasy, A Decade of Practice 2011-2021 is different? The end sheets are individually hand stamped, then the strips of tissue paper that make up the cover design are hand placed before each book is shrink wrapped. 🥵🫣🫠🤫
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#artbook#limitededition#publicationdesign
Earlier this year I was invited to participate in Kohler’s Arts/Industry foundry residency at the Kohler Factory in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. With the guidance and expertise of artist and technician, William Rice, I spent 3 months at the factory making experimental works with cast iron, brass and found objects.
I am currently in my Dorito/Corn Chip/Nacho era and made different versions of this iconic symbol at the factory (more posts soon). The sculptures featured here are cast iron versions of the cardboard chips I have installed in the past. Special thanks to all of the factory workers and staff that also helped along the way!
As part of the 50th anniversary of the Arts/Industry program some of the work I made at the factory will be on view at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in late August. I was also invited to make a giant paper nacho environment at the Arts Center for their “Workplace” residency. You can come by and help make the installation with me now through July 20.
- First and last photo courtesy of Kohler Co.
Repost • @camstl 🎥 Checking in on @favyfav ’s “Cruisin’,” on view on CAM’s facade as part of Street Views. The video—the artist’s first—follows the journey of a lowrider piñata from a Las Vegas convenience store to a public park.
✨ Only a few days left to see it for yourself! Our fall/winter exhibitions are on view through Sunday, February 11. Head to our link in bio to plan your visit. #camstl#streetviews#videoart#justinfavela
Artist Justin Favela's Family Fiesta is just around the corner! 🥳 Happening Saturday, November 18 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Family Fiesta is an event meant for the whole family — and it's FREE with Museum admission! Here's what you have to look forward too:
🎉Music, food and dancing!
🎉Central Oregon-specific Lotería!
🎉 Traditional papel picado making (see the first photo)!
🎉Handmade piñata smashing (see the second photo from Favela's Family Fiesta at @nevadaart for a sneak peek)!
& MORE! Brought to the Museum by the artist behind the “Vistas del Cielo”exhibition @favyfav (and 10 of his family members), this isn't going to be an event you'll want to miss!
📸 Mikayla Whitmore
#ExperienceWonder
I miss you Albuquerque!
My month of Reposo at the @nhccnm was so special thanks to the beautiful community of friends and loved ones that made sure my time in ABQ was restful and fun. THANK YOU!
And an extra special thank you to @pat.arreguin for being the best host and best friend ever! Thank you for all the time and care you spent on my visit…and for introducing me to so many amazing folks. 💖
Breaking News!
After 10 years of performing labor for cultural institutions, I have finally decided to rest.
Reposo: A Hispanic Artist Rests for the Entirety of Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
September 15 - October 15
Tuesday - Sunday
10am-4pm
Project Description:
In this durational performance, artist Justin Favela will rest for the entirety of Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. This performance challenges capitalistic views of labor and human value, the performance of racialized and gendered labor, and examines what it means to be an Hispanic/Latinx/Latine artist working in the art world today. As the artist rests for the month, his decision to not take on any work during this time will be an opportunity to confront his own values about labor and self-worth, while finally actually taking time off to heal and listen to his body.
This piece is inspired by the work of many that came before him, including recent work by Tricia Hersey and the @thenapministry . It is also informed by the artist’s interest in the history and significance of the stereotype of the ‘lazy/sleeping Mexican’ and the souvenirs made to promote this idea.
Favela is also tired as hell from being overworked and underpaid for the last decade of his career. This performance marks a point in the artist’s life where he is truly stepping back and analyzing what it means to rest.
Favela will be resting at the NHCC in the Visual Arts Building. During this time, the artist is available for casual visits with the public. However, he is unable to participate in interviews during this time because he is resting.
Photos by Fallon Fischer at @krqe
There’s three ways to experience Justin Favela’s large-scale piñata-paper installations in Denver!
“Vistas in Color” at Denver Botanic Gardens on view through Oct 1.
“Ghostin’” at David B. Smith Gallery on view through July 22.
“Fantasma” in “Desert Rider: Dreaming in Motion” at the Denver Art Museum on view through September 24.
#denver#justinfavela#thingstodoindenver
Artist Justin Favela (@FavyFav ) installed a piñata paper mural over the course of a couple of days with the help of volunteers for “Vistas in Color,” on display through October 1! Favela’s floor-to-ceiling work honors the sweeping desert landscapes of the U.S. and Mexico and the role that they’ve played in #Latinx identity. #timelapse
So excited to kick off our mini book tour and for folks to get their copies of this labor of love!
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Join @favyfav and @edithvalledesign and @bighugemess and @xtrmmofficial this Thursday July 13 @ 7pm at @thewritersblocklv in Las Vegas for our first stop!
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If you pre-ordered a book, they will begin shipping next week! Check your email for infos.
Repost • @mochusss
Last month I spent a week in Springdale, Arkansas with @favyfav putting together la Family Fiesta at the Jones Center with @liveinamericacommunity .
When I was brand new to the States in Springdale, missing my country, my friends, my language, and the warm Salvadoran way of life, it was at the Jones Center that my sister and I would go hang out, and try to stay connected to our life back in El Salvador through email and msm messenger at the center's computer lab. So when it was a matter of thinking of a place to host the Family Fiesta, the Jones Center was the best choice to bring my family and the community back together.
My mom was the glue to our whole piñata adventure, knowing what pupusas truck to get and helping my sister make 250 charamuscas and a bunch of chocobananos for the celebration, helping with the mini piñatas and the decorations.
It was important for us to support local, immigrant-owned businesses as much as we could that week. One of them being Los Alamos Market in Springdale, where @favyfav has his ¡Sofrito! Pop up art show. Open now through August 17.
Thanks to @mikaylawhitmore for all these great #FamilyFiesta pictures!
