Beverly Semmes shines a light on the paradoxes surrounding the representation of the female body in media and culture. The artist gained early recognition for her large-scale fabric installations based on feminine garments. Her Feminist Responsibility Project (FRP) furthers the ongoing debate engendered by the shifting politics of female sexuality. Semmes has been honored with many solo exhibitions, including the Hirshhorn Museum; the ICA Philadelphia; the Irish Museum of Modern Art; The Ginza Art Space, Tokyo; and the MCA Chicago. In fall 2025, her alma mater, Tufts University, will present a major solo exhibition.