Beverly Semmes: Sculpting Absence and Embracing Femininity Beverly Semmes (born 1958 in Washington, D.C.) is an American artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses sculpture, textile installations, video art, photography, performance, and large-scale installation—a testament to her unwavering exploration of materiality and conceptual ideas. Early Education & Artistic Beginnings Semmes’ artistic journey commenced at the Boston Museum School, where she honed foundational skills in sculpting and drawing. Subsequently, she pursued undergraduate degrees at Tufts University and Yale Universi…