Island Girl Henna | 68 1/2 Main Street | Delhi NY 13753 | US
About
Jeanette Platania-Harper
Eternally at the mercy of the Muses I work in a wild variety of mediums including henna, acrylics and watercolors, pen and ink, bookbinding, writing, mixed media and assemblage. A passion for eccentricity, vibrant colors, nature, history and heritage influence my work.
I live, breathe, create (and sometimes even catch some sleep) in the western Catskill Mountains with my best friend/ husband, Chris, on our 45 acre homestead. In 2021 we celebrated 35 years together.
A Touch of Destiny
Artful Beginnings
I remember as a child sitting beside my grandmother playing with my watercolor paints as she created vibrant works of art. Today, her photo sits beside our intermingled brushes.
Island GIrl Henna: The Name, The Connection.
Just a girl raised on an island with a love for family, art, history and kismet.
My grandfather's family is from Henna and Palermo in Sicily (a Mediterranean island famous for its volcano, lemons, cannoli, brightly painted carretti and art). The city of Henna was named over 3,000 years ago and henna body art was documented in Palermo over 1,000 years ago. Even my name, Jeanette, translates to the word henna.
It seems henna and I are connected by the Fates and that has captivated my heart and inspires my art.
Henna Body Art
I refined my henna skills with world-renown artists, acquiring extensive knowledge and experience and happily offer diverse styles from around the world. Henna is part of my ancestral culture so I place a high standard on quality and professionalism.
Sicily has lost touch with henna, and being unable to find other Sicilian henna artists still doing Sicilian designs, I'm pioneering a modernized style of henna based on historic Sicilian cultural designs.
Fine Art
When the pandemic hit, my ethnic Mediterranean-style acrylic paintings emerged, every brushstroke influenced by my deep Sicilian roots.
An upcoming art series draws inspiration from Mother Earth to raise awareness for endangered species. A portion of profits will be donated to environmental charitable organizations.
WOSB, DEDICATION + SUCCESS
Island Girl Henna is a woman-owned, small, independent business established in 2009.
Decades of business experience and artistic abilities have created a successful art career that broke the 'starving artist' mold.
In a world full of fly-by-night henna artists, I take pride in standing out as a professional in the art industry. That's why Island Girl is a registered and insured business.
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
We reduce, reuse, recycle + refuse single-use as much as possible + give back whenever we can for the good of the planet.
Vardo Carrettino
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
This 7'x10' roving micro house serves as our accommodations with all the necessary amenities while at multi-day festivals.
Chamber Member
Environmental Awareness
Chamber Member
Member of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce... Let adventure take you to NY's Catskills Mountains!