February calls for yellow.

Not in a loud way, and not as a declaration of optimism for optimism’s sake. Yellow shows up for me this time of year because February can feel heavy and drawn out.

January has always pulled me toward red. Not in a loud or performative way, but in a way that feels instinctual, almost physical. Over time, I’ve stopped questioning that pull and started listening to it. This year, that instinct became the foundation for a new practice: a Color of the Month series.

The Oak Bluffs release had people up in arms. But they were missing a few important details. Hear me out…