Devika’s Palacio

Specialties

i am an artist born and raised here in oakland. i do henna body art and multi-​cultural folk art inspired by frida kahlo and folk art from latin america and south east asia.

the henna that i do is traditional and multi-​cultural. i don’t do tattoo style henna and i rarley do henna on men since my artistic skill is not strong in male centric designs. sorry guys! i’m all about flowers, swirls and linework, not skulls, tribal or portraits.

History

Established in 2001.

Palacios has made a name for herself in the Bay Area art world. A self-​taught, multicultural artist her pieces reflect the respect she has for culture, religion, traditional values, elders, and the cycle of life and death. Palacios grew up amongst Oakland’s cultural diversity in a household headed by her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother, Nana Rose, was a mentor, teacher, coach, and friend.

«I hope to continue creating a positive focal point for our community by heightening respect for cultural awareness and our elders,» said Palacios. «By providing an alternative learning environment, I believe that we can learn about each other’s culture and reconnect with our own. While doing this we can re-​establish family values, create unity and come together in harmony.»

rachel specializes in traditional and modern henna body art and multi-​cultural folk art. you can find her work at local festivals or by making an appointment to see her work or having henna done privately.

Meet the Business Owner

rachel-​anne P.

Business Owner

Oakland native Rachel-​Anne Palacios is a self-​taught, multicultural artist who far exceeds the multidimensional horizons of her creativity. Each of her colorful art, craft and accessory pieces exudes a gentle yet provocative reflection of who she is – a woman full of light, joy, gratitude and grace. There’s an ancient yet contemporary boldness to her work – deep, rich colors celebrating the Spirit of Mexico, harmoniously clashing and crashing to embrace the mysteries of life, death and rebirth. Having made art since childhood, today Rachel still expresses with a childlike wonder and innocence – even though her pieces reflect the deep and humble respect she has for culture, religion, traditional values, the elders, and the cycle of life and death. Sometimes subtle, sometimes startling, each work holds a piece of her personal story, and a piece of her Soul.