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About Me

Since 2005, Primal Henna Arts has been transforming skin into canvases with exquisite, natural body art. Specializing in next-level henna and jagua art, their designs blend traditional Mehendi with large floral inspirations from Arabian, North African, and European Art Nouveau styles. Crafted with homemade, non-toxic, and organic ingredients, Primal Henna offers rich red henna, dark blue jagua, and even fun glow-in-the-dark options. Perfect for private events, their professional artistry guarantees a truly memorable and beautiful experience. Will travel to the South Bay, all Santa Cruz County to Carmel By the Sea!

Primal Henna Arts is founded by Silvana Piga, a long time resident to Santa Cruz County and to California.

Silvana is born and raised in Italy and she has traveled with her work to many parts of the world.

She is trained in multiple mediums of art, including:

Graphic Design

Screenprinting

Wood Block Printing

Mural Art for Interiors

Charcoal Art and Painting with Oil/Acrylics/Guache

My Story

Artist Statement

I adopted henna art while I found myself traveling across the world and meeting several artists, one of them a fine arts jeweler who practiced henna art on the side. My own background in the arts, my love for painting, decoration mixed with my long time interests in the healing arts brought me to to the ancient art of henna design.

In 2006 I spent some time in a small village near Aswan, Egypt. There I was introduced to Nubian and Arabic designs.

I love creating the traditional Indian Mogul patterns, but my favorite henna and jagua designs are inspired by 1930's art nouveau's vine work.

Henna design continues to inspire my love for art combined with my appreciation of Egyptian and Indian cultures. Now almost two decades later as a professional artist, I have had the privilege to meet hundreds of people from a variety of cultural backgrounds all who also love henna and jagua decorative body design.

Signature Style

Every artist has their preference in style, mine focuses on:

Organic, botanical and geometric forms inspired by Art Nouveau, mehendi, nature, ferns, waves, moon phases, sacred geometry, ancient Egyptian art, and tribal markings.

Minimalist flow with intricate designs.

A visual echo of ceremonial jewelry, celebration and introspection.

Always made with organic, natural henna paste and plant based ingredients.