The Whim of Tituba 1979

"The Whim of Tituba" is a 1979 work by American artist Tony DeLap. The minimalist painting features a large white canvas with a single black square shape placed in the lower left corner. DeLap's signature use of bold, geometric shapes and contrasting colors is on full display in this work. The title of the work alludes to the historical figure of Tituba, a slave who was accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, and serves to add a layer of intrigue to the otherwise simple composition.