Pennsylvania Dutch Hex 10 is a painting by Hanne Lore Koehler which was uploaded on March 9th, 2015.
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex 10
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... more
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Title
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex 10
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
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. This double Distelfink hex is a symbol of love and devotion. The two Distelfinks (birds) represent love, happiness and harmony in marriage. The tulips symbolized faith and hope. The leaves were a sign of fruitfulness and plenty. This is one of the 24 Mennonite barn folk art hex designs of the TIME TELLER GAZEBO which is now being offered as reproduction canvas, acrylic and art prints - an excellent addition to your country or contemporary kitchen decor, cafe decor, deli decor!
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.
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March 9th, 2015
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Comments (6)
Nancy Griswold
This series is so interesting and wonderfully presented. I somehow see a face in this imagery too, making it warm and inviting F+
Bonnie Mason
Wonderful series, Hanne! LF
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your kind comment about my dad's hex design, Bonnie! I appreciate your thoughtful support!
Sunil Kapadia
Amazing artwork. Love the interpretation, style and color rendering. Marvelous presentation too. LF. Back from a photography trip.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Sunil!
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