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Cindy Pease Roe

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Cindy Pease Roe
Born
🏳️ NationalityAmerican
💼 Occupation
Known forMarine debris sculptures, seascape painting, environmental art
MovementEnvironmental art
🌐 WebsiteOfficial website

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American contemporary artist Cindy Pease Roe.
American contemporary artist Cindy Pease Roe.

Cindy Pease Roe is a contemporary American visual artist known for her marine-themed paintings and large-scale sculptures made from ocean debris.[1] Roe founded the nonprofit organization UpSculpt, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Greenport, New York, that combines art, science, and environmental education to combat ocean plastic pollution through reuse of marine debris.[2][3]

Early life and education

Pease Roe was raised in New England and spent formative time sailing, which fostered a connection to the ocean.[1]

Career

Pease Roe unveils Sugar aka Mama Shug at Cape Cod National Seashore with representatives from the National Park Service and Center for Coastal Studies (2023)[1]
Pease Roe pictured in front of Sugar aka Mama Shug at Cape Cod National Seashore with representatives from the National Park Service and Center for Coastal Studies (2023)[4]

In 2010, she began using reclaimed marine debris to create sculptures.[1] In 2012 and 2013 she led school-based beach cleanup projects where students turned collected refuse into art installations.[5][6]

In 2017, she founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization UpSculpt to integrate hands-on learning and environmental activism using art.[7] The organization's mission includes art workshops, speaking engagements, museum and school collaborations, and community outreach events aimed at reducing ocean plastic pollution.[8]

Notable works

  • Medusa – 2024, The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.[9][1]
  • Baby Shug – 2024, Salt Pond Visitor Center at Cape Cod National Seashore.[10]
  • Sugar aka Mama Shug – 2023, Herring Cove Beach at Cape Cod National Seashore.[4][11][12][13]
  • What’s Inside the Osprey Nest? – 2023, Fire Island National Seashore.[8]
  • Is the Party Over Yet? – 2019, Heritage Museums and Gardens, Sandwich, MA.[14]
  • Heaven and Earth: Transcendence – 2017, U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies, BEIJING 2017. [8][15][16]
  • Roaming in the Sea – 2016, Chinese Overseas Town Group, Shenzhen Bay.[17]

Residencies and tours

Pease Roe served as "Artist-at-Sea" in residency with the Schmidt Ocean Institute, integrating science and art in a marine environment.[18] In 2016, Cindy Pease Roe traveled to China and worked with students in Beijing, creating marine‑themed sculpture and discussing ocean conservation.[19]

Media coverage and recognition

Pease Roe has been featured in:

  • National Parks Conservation Association (2025) – “From Sea Scrap to Sculpture”.[8]
  • NPR – Heart of the East End (2023, 2025).[20][21]
  • Dan’s Papers (2013, 2017, 2019, 2024).[6][22][23][1]
  • TBR News Media / Newsday (2024) – "Monsters and Mermaids, Oh My! Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum unveils latest exhibit".[24]
  • NPS.gov (2023) – "Marine Debris Bites: Finding Artful Opportunities to Bring Awareness to Issues in the Marine Environment (U.S. National Park Service)". [4]
  • Northforker (2021) – "Inside the Artists' Studios: Cindy Pease Roe, Southold".[25]
  • ABC 7 New York / Localish (2021) – "UpSculpt takes trash from Long Island beaches and creates art to bring awareness to marine pollution".[26]
  • Hamptons Art Hub (2018) – “Miami Art Fairs 2018: Cindy Pease Roe creates magical installation of recycled marine material.”.[27]
  • China Daily (2016) – “American Artist Speaks to Chengdu Students.”.[19]
  • Newsday (2013) – “Turning beach junk cleanup into art projects”.[5]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Peterson, Oliver (2024-11-27). "Cindy Pease Roe Discusses the Link Between Her Art & the Sea". www.danspapers.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  2. ↑ "UpSculpt | Upcycling and Sculpture | Marine Plastics | New York". UpSculpt. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  3. ↑ "From Trash to Treasure: UpSculpt to unveil new marine-themed sculpture at East End Seaport Museum". Northforker. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Marine Debris Bites: Finding Artful Opportunities to Bring Awareness to Issues in the Marine Environment (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. May 24, 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Stewart, Josh (December 4, 2013). “Turning beach junk cleanup into art projects.” Newsday. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 “Hamptons Artist Cindy Pease Roe Turns Garbage Into Art.” Dan’s Papers. www.danspapers.com. August 4, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ "From Trash to Treasure: Marine Debris Sculptures". East End Seaport Museum. Retrieved 2025-07-11.[dead link]
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "From Sea Scrap to Sculpture". National Parks Conservation Association. Spring 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  9. ↑ “New Special Exhibit: Monsters & Mermaids.” Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum & Education Center. Retrieved July 10, 2025.[1]
  10. ↑ "Meet Baby Shug". www.lowercapenews.org. 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  11. ↑ National Park Service (May 20, 2023). “Marine debris shark sculpture unveiled at Herring Cove Beach.” NPS News. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration". www.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  13. ↑ "Marine Debris Shark Sculpture at Herring Cove Beach Unveiled". Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  14. ↑ Heritage Museums & Gardens (2019). “Is the Party Over Yet? Cindy Pease Roe.” Retrieved July 11, 2025.[2]
  15. ↑ "BEIJING 2017 – U.S. Department of State". 2017. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  16. ↑ "Cindy Pease Roe – U.S. Department of State". Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  17. ↑ Chinese, Vera (October 6, 2016). "This Chinese sculpture was born on the North Fork". Northforker Archives. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  18. ↑ Schmidt Ocean Institute. “Cindy Pease Roe.” Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 “American Artist Speaks to Chengdu Students.” China Daily, March 24, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2025.[3]
  20. ↑ “Heart of the East End: Cindy Pease Roe.” NPR. July 1, 2025, June 8, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2025. [4]
  21. ↑ "June 8th, 2023 – Cindy Pease Roe". WLIW-FM. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  22. ↑ Peterson, Oliver (March 7, 2017). "Scott Bluedorn & Cindy Pease Roe Show at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co." Dan’s Papers. Retrieved July 11, 2025.[5]
  23. ↑ Volpe, Gianna (June 18, 2019). "Greenport Gallery Reopens." Dan’s Papers. Retrieved July 11, 2025.[6]
  24. ↑ "Monsters and Mermaids, Oh My! Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum unveils latest exhibit". TBR News Media. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  25. ↑ "Inside the Artists' Studios: Cindy Pease Roe, Southold". Northforker Archives. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  26. ↑ "UpSculpt takes trash from Long Island beaches and creates art to bring awareness to marine pollution". ABC7 New York. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  27. ↑ Rhee, Michelle (December 8, 2018). “Miami Art Fairs 2018: Cindy Pease Roe creates magical installation of recycled marine material.” Hamptons Art Hub. Retrieved July 10, 2025.[7]


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