“Lost at Sea | Found,” an exhibit by artist Cindy Pease Roe, will open at the North Fork Art Collective in Greenport on May 10.
Cindy Pease Roe, an artist, educator, and marine advocate, draws inspiration from her lifelong connection with the sea to create captivating paintings and sculptures. She combines various mediums to depict the serenity, history, function, and vulnerability of the ocean.
“Lost at Sea | Found” is more than an exhibition; it is a call to action. Roe seeks to inspire conversations, provoke thought, and ignite change. This collection serves as a beacon of hope, guiding us toward a future where the treasures of the sea are cherished and preserved for generations to come.
The exhibit is a testament to the intertwined transformative power of art and nature. Sculptures crafted from marine debris, unmistakably gathered from beaches, stand as poignant reminders of our ocean’s plight. Each piece speaks to the resilience of the materials and the environment they once polluted.
In parallel, a series of 2D sculptural works, resembling the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean, blur the line between painting and sculpture. Composed of marine plastics, they echo the haunting beauty of the sea while urging contemplation on humanity’s impact.
Mono prints, silkscreens, and paintings adorned with crosses symbolize both loss and hope, despair and redemption. These crosses, alongside playful creations such as vibrant baitballs and whimsical yoga bunnies, challenge the viewer to confront the consequences of our actions.
Kara Hoblin, the director and owner of The North Fork Art Collective, curated the show with precision and passion. “Lost at Sea | Found” celebrates Cindy’s diverse palette, showcasing her new body of work and prolific career as an artist.
While Cindy Pease Roe’s work fills the upstairs galleries, the downstairs gallery showcases local artists from the North and South Fork in the same theme. Artists featured in the downstairs gallery include Scott Bluedorn, Carol Young, Charles Wildbank, Adam Straus, Paton Miller, Amy Worth, Jeremy Garretson, Dalton Portella, Serge Hamad, Candace Ceslow, Sutton Lynch, Kerry Sharkey Miller, Renee Brown, Mary Twomey, Nancy Wissmann, and Chris Hamilton.
An opening reception for “Lost at Sea | Found” will be held on Friday, May 10, from 6 to 9 PM. The event will include beverages from Macari Vineyards, Sparkling Pointe, and Greenport Brewery, as well as catering from Lombardi’s Love Lane Market. The exhibit runs through June 20.