BLUEBIRD DISTELFINK HEX DESIGN
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This is Pennsylvania Dutch Bluebird Hex Design in a series of folk art hex signs for sale. For prices, sizes, information about many fine products with this image such as canvas prints, art prints, posters, art cards, duvet covers, acrylic prints, framing, throw pillows, shower curtains, tote bags, phone cases and more . . .

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HEX DESIGNS
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Designs
Kitchen Deli Restaurant Decor

These Pennsylvania Deutsch Hex Signs, Mennonite, Amish, Hutterite Folk Art, have been enjoyed for many generations by people around the world who have mounted them on their sheds, homes, barns, garages, above doorways, in workshops, and many other locations. Based on the original hex designs of centuries ago, Otto Werner's Mennonite hex designs have been reproduced as canvas prints, art prints, posters, metal prints, acrylic prints, art cards and throw pillows. Now you can collect your favorites and hang them in a grouping in your country kitchen, sunroom, bathroom - anywhere that you wish your decor to have the warmth and homey atmosphere that this traditional folk art inspires!

The entire hex collection would make a fantastic display in your deli, cafe or restaurant! A country folk art decor would complement the "down home country cooking" establishment that offers basic home cooking that "schmecks"! Some of these designs can be hung in a diamond configuration for special effect.


Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Design Wall Art

 

ORIGINAL PAINTING

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BLUEBIRD HEX DESIGN
Mennonite Folk Art Hex Sign #12

Pennsylvania Dutch Bluebird Hex Wall Art Design
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BLUEBIRD HEX

ACRYLIC ON PANEL ORIGINAL PAINTING SIZE: 16" x 16"
PAINTING IS SOLD - PRINTS AVAILABLE ABOVE

painted by
Otto Werner

Art Photography by
Hanne Lore Koehler

Based on Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs, this is a bluebird, flowers, stars and hearts hex design sketched by my dad, Otto Werner, which I have revived. Although this design has its roots in the traditional barn hex sign folk art of early Pennsylvania Dutch and Mennonite settlers, it has been updated with a little flair. The heart-shaped leaves, the morning glory star flowers, the bluebird distelfinks on stylized vines are still symbolical but more recognizable. I have added the barn wood texture to keep the series consistent to allow for a number of hex designs to be hung in groupings.


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FOLK ART

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HEX DESIGN
Mennonite Barn Bluebird Folk Art Prints

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.


Pennsylvania Dutch Bluebird Hex Design Wall Art

 

WATERLOO HERITAGE TIME TELLER GAZEBO
Hex Symbol Meaning

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 (following image) 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. He also painted a different mural in each of the four dormers of the gazebo rooftop.

This double Distelfink hex is a symbol of love and devotion. The two Distelfinks (birds) represent love, happiness and marriage. The star within the morning glory flower symbolized good will to all who entered the home. The leaves were a sign of fruitfulness and plenty. This bluebird folk art hex design of the TIME TELLER GAZEBO is now being offered as reproduction canvas, acrylic and art prints - an excellent addition to your country or contemporary kitchen decor! Hang a collection of these Mennonites folk art gems to your deli, cafe or restaurant - ambient decor for a warm homey atmosphere!



Art Prints/Products With Gazebo Photo

Following is THE TIME TELLER GAZEBO in Waterloo, Ontario. For prices, sizes, information about art prints, posters, art cards, canvas prints, acrylic prints, framing, throw pillows, duvet covers, shower curtains, tote bags, phone cases, more ...

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Waterloo Heritage Time Teller Gazebo Art Prints

I took the above photo of this gazebo in the summer of 2014. This prominent iconic octagonal gazebo in downtown Waterloo, Ontario called the TIME TELLER was built in the 1980's as a proud reminder of the rich heritage of Waterloo region in Ontario. The glass-enclosed core of the gazebo holds a display of brewery items and beer steins that represent the annual Oktoberfest held here. It also houses a clock which originally was to be powered by the steam produced by nearby Carlings Brewery and/or Seagrams Distillery which was founded in Waterloo in 1857 by Joseph E. Seagram. After changing ownership many times over the years, in 1997, the Seagram Museum, formerly the original Seagram distillery in Waterloo, was forced to close due to lack of funds. The two original barrel houses on the site are now the unique Seagram Lofts condominiums. Sadly, due to lack of funds after the brewery closed, the steam clock was never completed.



 

COMMENTS

Hanne Lore Koehler:

To all the outstanding contemporary artists below who took the time to visit my website and comment on my work, I am deeply touched by your generous comments and warm welcome into the international community of artists hosted by Fine Art America! Your overwhelming support and selfless promotion are heart-warming. I am honored to get to know you through your art.

Comments by other artists:

Maciek Froncisz
Beautiful, colorful artwork!! L/F

Alida M Haslett
Wonderful fresh and clear workmanship! Morning glories abound, bluebirds ready, and colors full of joy. You are fortunate to have this precious art from your Dad.

Laurel Adams
Hanne, I love the tribute series to your dad..he had such talent! I see a daughter’s love in these beautiful offerings. You know he is beaming with pride alongside your magnificent works!

Randy Burns
Hanne, this wonderful Pennsylvania Dutch image is such a beautiful work to see. The elegant movement and the blue morning glories we connect with. Love this series.

Virginia Artho
Hanne, this is lovely and charming! Love your bluebirds and morning glory vine! A wonderful tribute to Pennsylvania Dutch traditional art!

Don Wright
Beautiful design and love of family.

CAROLE SPANDAU
This is so pretty!

Donna Kennedy
Ohhh Hanne, I love this wonderful bluebird hex design, one of my favorite birds!!!!...F/L/T/FB

Darin Williams
Beautiful addition to this amazing series!

Sunil Kapadia
Wow! Love the color rendering. LF

Kate Brown
Love this design, beautiful work! LF

Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Beautiful blue Birds and a wonderful design! L/F

Sarah Irland
This one is quite unusual and I really like it, Hanne. Beautiful!

Meg Shearer
Beautiful design! And I love the colors! Beautiful work Hanne!

Megan Walsh
Oh this is one of my favorites Hanne :)

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