Oak Leaf Hex is a painting by Hanne Lore Koehler which was uploaded on March 6th, 2015.
Oak Leaf Hex
This oak leaf hex is a symbol of strength and renewal in body, mind and health. The colorful oak leaves leaves representing the four seasons are a... more
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Dimensions
16.000 x 16.000 inches
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Title
Oak Leaf Hex
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
This oak leaf hex is a symbol of strength and renewal in body, mind and health. The colorful oak leaves leaves representing the four seasons are a sign of fruitfulness and plenty all enclosed in a white circle of purity and black scalloped circle of strength.
I have updated, refined and enhanced my dad's hex design with digital painting in order to keep this Pennsylvania Dutch hex series consistent. This Oak leaf hex design is available with or without the barnwood background as reproduction canvas, acrylic and art prints - an excellent addition to your country or contemporary kitchen decor, cafe decor, deli decor!
A little background:
In the 1980's, my dad, Otto Werner (1923 - 1991) was commissioned to design and paint a series of 24 panels to be mounted as part of the Waterloo Heritage TIME TELLER GAZEBO (see photo in this gallery) that illustrated some of the Pennsylvania Dutch Hex designs featured on many of the old Mennonite barns in the region. Each of these unique hex designs was incorporated into the gazebo design directly under the eaves.
An important part in the culture and traditions of the German settlers that created their new home in America and Canada in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were the folk art style designs referred to as hex signs. The Pennsylvania Dutch decorated their farmhouses inside and out with these hand-painted geometric designs, painting them on many household items, above doorways and on their barns. The elements that make up the designs all had special meanings from the individual colors and patterns to the birds or "Distelfinks", hearts, leaves and stars. It was their belief that these designs would bring blessings and good fortune to the home and family in the form of good luck, fertility, love, happiness, good health and many other desirable wishes. Today Dutch Hex Signs are enjoyed by people around the world who hang them on their sheds, homes, barns and garages, above doorways, in workshops, and many other locations.
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for the honor of featuring this painting! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Mandala
FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create
Uploaded
March 6th, 2015
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Comments (32)
Michael Mazaika
Another beautyn Hanne. Growing up, I went to the same Church with Johnnie Claypool and his kids. - Mike (V/F)
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful oak leaf hex design Hanne, wonderful colors and enjoyed the informative description!!...F/L/T ๐๐๐งก
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation, support and promotion of this hex design, Donna!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Carole, for the honor of featuring my painting in FAA GALLERY HOME FOR ALL ARTISTS WHO CREATE group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Nilu Mishra
Excellent work Hanne! l/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Nilu!
Pennie McCracken
Congratulations on your sale Hanne, a wonderful masterpiece. l.f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Pennie!
Sunil Kapadia
Marvelous interpretation and color rendering. Lovely presentation too. LF
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Sunil!
Amy Vangsgard
Beautiful series! Thank you for sharing your father's wonderful art. L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's Pennsylvania Dutch hex design, Amy!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you, Alan, for including my dad's painting in the features of MANDALA ROSE group! I am honored!
Eduardo Tavares
Very interesting story and beautiful artwork by your father. The whole collection is beautiful! L/F
Chris Flees
very cool Hanne...l/f/t/fb
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your kind comment and generous support and promotion, Chris!