Linda Colletta, a celebrated contemporary abstract artist, explores the dynamic and tactile essence of painting in a manner that dances between poetry and punk rock. Her work, deeply influenced by her background in scenic painting, prop mastery, and production design, showcases a refined understanding of color, texture, and form. Following the death of her father in 1992 and her departure from Parsons School of Design, Linda took a nearly twenty-year break from creating art. During this time, she built a successful career in New York City as a scenic painter and prop master. A transformative visit to Burning Man in 2012 rekindled her passion for painting, prompting her to leave her corporate job by 2018 to devote herself entirely to her art.

Notable past exhibitions have included solo shows at J. Mackey Gallery, East Hampton, New York (2024), Moberg Gallery, Des Moines, Iowa (2024), The White Room Gallery, Bridgehampton, New York (2021), and Southport Galleries, Southport, Connecticut (2020), as well as group shows at NYCCC Canopy Program, New York (2024), URSA Gallery, Connecticut (2023, 2024), and Artport Kingston, New York (2021, 2024) among others. Her work has been featured in several contemporary art fairs including London Art Fair, London (2023), LA Art Show, Los Angeles (2022), and Scope Miami Beach, Miami (2021). She has participated in art residencies in New York and Vermont. Her work can be found in the private collections of Google (New York), Memorial Sloan Kettering (New York), and the home of Justin Bieber (California). Colletta has been featured in several publications, including The Untitled Magazine, Whitehot Magazine, Uprise Art, and Westport Lifestyle Magazine. “Scratch & Sniff” marks Linda Colletta’s debut solo show in New York City and with the Untitled Space.