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Cindy Pease Roe
NationalityAmerican
Known forMarine debris sculptures, seascape painting, environmental art
MovementEnvironmental art
WebsiteOfficial website
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

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

Career

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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

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  • 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

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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

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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]
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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b Stewart, Josh (December 4, 2013). “Turning beach junk cleanup into art projects.” Newsday. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  6. ^ a b “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. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b “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]