Diana L. Roberts, an independent arts writer, curator, and administrator based in San Antonio, Texas, served as editor and production coordinator for "Contemporary Texas Sculpture: Artists of the Texas Sculpture Group," a 244-page book published in 2025 celebrating the organization's 15th anniversary. The volume features over 100 artist members of the Texas Sculpture Group (TSG), including biographical information, artist statements, and more than 600 photographs, along with an "In Memoriam" section for ten deceased artists. The project took approximately five years from conception to completion, navigating challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive consensus-building among members, and managing a large volume of material.
This book matters because it provides a comprehensive documentation of contemporary sculpture in Texas, a region with a vibrant but often under-documented art scene. By highlighting over 100 living artists and memorializing ten others, the publication serves as both a historical record and a promotional tool for the Texas Sculpture Group, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing sculpture. The interview with Roberts, conducted by Robert Craig Bunch for Glasstire, offers insight into the collaborative, grassroots effort behind the project, underscoring the importance of regional arts organizations in preserving and promoting local artistic communities.