American sculptor Beverly Semmes makes monumental fabric creations which fuse personal fantasy and social commentary. Made with velvet, tulle, organza and lamé, her sculptures explore the power of clothing and its ability to define the self. Semmes has exhubited internationally since the 1990s, including solo exhibitions at the Sculpture Centre, New York; Camden Arts Centre, London; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. ‘Beverly Semmes: New and Recent Sculpture’ took place at IMMA in 1996.