A visit to Dia:Beacon informed Jasmin Shokrian s Spring lineup, in particular the works of Robert Ryman and Agnes Martin that she discovered there. Shokrian is based in L.A., and there s an obvious link between the city s dressed-down culture and her untailored forms. Her shirtdresses acknowledged the body without encroaching upon it, and she regulated the trapeze volume of a silk faille top by suspending it from two delicate strings. That faille is a solid material, even when shown in a foamy blue, but overall Shokrian is interested in lightness. Gauzy windowpanes inserted into a cotton dress and semicircular hemlines on shorts echoed the geometries she pursued in her new T-shirts, the standout of which featured a Malevich-sized square in gold foil. The tees have become a major component of her business, but Shokrian seemed especially enthusiastic about her new tote in football mesh or canvas. Look closely at the double-strapped carryall. If it reminds you of an oversize shopping bag from your favorite box store, well, its name is Aeki.
