Diana Mausser told stories in tile
by Tracy Mausser and contributions from Diana’s family [Visit to submit an obituary] Thousands of people stroll through Hermosa Beach every year, pausing to read the handcrafted ceramic plaques that tell the stories of the city’s past. Few realize that behind those works of art was one woman – a lifelong Hermosa Beach resident – whose own story became woven into the fabric of the town she loved. Diana Mausser styling during a head high day in Manhattan Beach. Photo courtesy of the Mauser family. For more than three decades, Diana Mausser dedicated her life to preserving, interpreting and advancing one of California’s richest artistic traditions through handmade ceramic tile. As founder and creator of Native Tile & Ceramics in Torrance, Diana built more than a successful business. She built a legacy of craftsmanship that can be found in historic landmarks, private homes, museums, civic spaces and architectural treasures throughout California and beyond. Diana Mausser at her Native Tile workshop in Torrance. Photo courtesy of the Mausser family Diana believed that every piece of tile tells a story. It was a philosophy that came to define both her work and her life using clay, color…
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