This is Pennsylvania Dutch distelfink bird 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
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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.
ACRYLIC ON PANEL ORIGINAL PAINTING SIZE: 16" x 16"
PAINTING IS SOLD - PRINTS AVAILABLE ABOVE
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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.
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.
The single Distelfink (bird) hex shown heere is a symbol of good luck and happpiness. The tulips are a sign of faith and hope and, of course, the heart is the symbol for love. This is #5 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!
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 ...
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.
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.
Fabulous work Hanne! fv
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your Feature, in "Canada", group!
larisa Fedotova
Lovely image!! . f/l/tw
Sunil Kapadia
wonderful traditional artwork. Love style and color rendering. LF
Meg Shearer
Beautiful! I love the bird and flowers and curls and style! All of it!
Kate Brown
A very special piece, and beautifully rendered! LF
Nilu Mishra
Wonderful work!
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful color, design and textures in this wonderful art piece Hanne!!!...F/L/T/FB
Mario Carini
Love this Beautiful construction.
Susan McGillicuddy
These are wonderful! Crisp and confident lines and colors!
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic 1980's commissioned artwork by your Dad, wonderful artwork Hanne!!....F/L/T/FB
Jeff Swan
Amazing beauty!
Terence Davis
Wonderful design and history.
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.
Sunil Kapadia
So delicate and graceful Marvelous artwork and presentation. LF
Steve Taylor
This is fantastic work Hanne. Faved
Nick Young
Beautiful work in this genre, Hanne. L/F
Cathy MONNIER
Hanne Lore, I love this artwork of your father ! Great work, beautiful traditionnal design !
Linda Phelps
L F These images are so clear and full of marvelous color. I love the balanced composition in this design.
Irfan Dar
Fascinating details and color combination!
GP Images -Pula - Croatia
Very beautiful painting! I like it! l/f
Sergey and Svetlana Nassyrov - Renton, WA - United States
Great work! I like conciseness and color of this series! Very well done.
Robin-lee Vieira - Rehoboth, MA - United States
Love these!!
Christy Cox - Marietta, GA - United States
Spectacular!! Loving this series!
Gabriella Weninger - David - Mannersdorf Am Leithagebirge, NO - Austria
Oh, it's so beautiful Hsnne Lore!
Megan Walsh - Parkman, ME - United States
Love this type of artwork! Fv
For best quality highest resolution images, buy direct from artist online above or in person. Shop for Otto Werner Paintings, paintings of Mennonite folk art, Amish Hex paintings, Pennsylvania Dutch Hex designs, Mennonite Digital Painting. Mennonite Folk Art Hex design art cards are excellent as Friendship, Anniversary and House Warming greeting cards!
