Diana Kersey

Diana Kersey (American 1971) is a Texas-based ceramic artist known for sculptural clay works and large-scale architectural installations distinguished by expressive surfaces and luminous glazes. Raised in Lubbock, Texas, she earned a BFA in drawing from Texas Tech University and an MFA in ceramics from Washington State University. Working exclusively in clay, Kersey has completed numerous public commissions throughout Texas, including projects for the City of San Antonio, VIA Metropolitan Transit, and the San Antonio River Authority.

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Red Rose Brick”, 2018, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, museum purchase, 2019 (16 1/2 ‘’ H x 15 ¼’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Red Rose Brick”, 2018, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, museum purchase, 2019 (16 1/2 ‘’ H x 15 ¼’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Horned Toad”, 2018, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, museum purchase, 2019 (16 1/2 ‘’ H x 15 ¼’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Horned Toad”, 2018, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, museum purchase, 2019 (16 1/2 ‘’ H x 15 ¼’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Bat Brick with Yellow Flowers”, 2018, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, museum purchase, 2019 (16 1/2 ‘’ H x 15 ¼’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Bat Brick with Yellow Flowers”, 2018, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, museum purchase, 2019 (16 1/2 ‘’ H x 15 ¼’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Resilience in Bloom”, 2025, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, gift of Ryan D. Patton and Daniel Zies, 2019 (36 ‘’ H x 144’’ W)

Diana Kersey (American 1971) “Resilience in Bloom”, 2025, earthenware with underglaze and alkaline glaze, gift of Ryan D. Patton and Daniel Zies, 2019 (36 ‘’ H x 144’’ W)

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