Artist-in-Residence
Daisy Velasco
June -September 2025
“I am looking forward to this opportunity to work with Blue Roof Residency. I'm anticipating the opportunity to develop my artistic ability and to help me connect to the community of LA. Through this residency, I hope to immerse myself in a space that encourages experimentation, allowing me to push the boundaries of my visual language and explore new perspectives within my work.”
-Daisy Velasco, Summer 2025 AiR
Artist Statement:
Daisy Velasco is a first-generation Mexican-American painter. She explores the intersections of family, tradition, and psychological drama. In her narrative paintings, she draws from the emotions evoked by a chaotic home environment, where disruption and male dominance are common. The process of creating her work often involves photographing her family and drawing on theatrical practices. She explores visual anomalies within familiar environments, from her home to her slightly off-kilter backyard. These surreal distortions are inspired by a Mexican family household. The composition she creates challenges the expectations of how space can be occupied, reflecting on both the beauty and complexity of her upbringing. These elements play a significant role in the psychological encounter between figures and their environment. La Familia (family) is incredibly important in Mexican culture; it carries a sense of dignity, honor, and a deep respect for her tradition.
