Pennsylvania Dutch Hex 5
by Hanne Lore Koehler
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16.000 x 16.000 inches
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Title
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex 5
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
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.
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 Ontario Heritage TIME TELLER GAZEBO 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. The single Distelfink (bird) hex is a symbol of good luck and happpiness. The tulips are a sign of faith and hope and, of course, the heart id the symbol for love. This is one of the 24 hex designs of the TIME TELLER GAZEBO now being offered as reproduction canvas, acrylic and art prints - an excellent addition to your country kitchen decor! Wonderful folk art for a European deli or German Cafe!
Thank you to all who voted for my painting in this contest. I appreciate your generous response and support!
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 11.24.23 - 2nd
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Comments (24)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Sonja, for hosting the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS VARIATIONS contest! I appreciate your generous support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you to all who voted for my painting in the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS VARIATIONS contest! I appreciate your generous response and support!
Gull G
“A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” Congratulations on your recent sale of an amazing work!
Susan McGillicuddy
These are wonderful! Crisp and confident lines and colors!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment about my dad's hex designs, Susan!
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic 1980's commissioned artwork by your Dad, wonderful artwork Hanne!!....F/L/T/FB
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your generous comment, support and promotion of my dad's painting, Donna!
Jeff Swan
Amazing beauty!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Jeff!
Terence Davis
Wonderful design and history.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Terence!
Marilyn McNish
What a rich history you must of been raised in Hanne! Many thanks to your father for producing hex's that can be honored and treasured indefinitely. Love the folk art techniques and the meanings behind them. vf mm
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my dad's painting, Marilyn!
Linda Phelps
L F These images are so clear and full of marvelous color. I love the balanced composition in this design. Congratulations of the sale of this piece!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's painting, Linda!
GP Images
Very beautiful painting! I like it! l/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your kind comment and support of my dad's folk art painting, GP!
Sergey and Svetlana Nassyrov
Great work! I like conciseness and color of this series! Very well done.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support of my dad's Mennonite hex symbol paintings, Sergey and Svetlana!
Gabriella Weninger - David
Oh, it's so beautiful Hsnne Lore!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your kind comment and support for my dad's version of a hex design, Gabriella!
Megan Walsh
Love this type of artwork! Fv
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support for my dad's Mennonite Hex folk art, Megan!
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