Teri Galleries Fine Art - William Hemmerling Collection

William Hemmerling ...

The Influence of southern folk culture and many diverse life experiences are incorporated into the eclectic painting of William Hemmerling. Bill was born in Chicago and moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana in 1977. Upon retirement in March 2002, he finally found time to paint from the heart. He is an untrained artist, yet his work reflects sophistication and creativity in both subject matter and the use of unusual materials. Bill is constantly searching for and using found or recycled materials for his one-of-a-kind creations.

There is an element of fantasy in much of his work and he often paints well into the early morning hours. He explores various themes of New Orleans Jazz musicians, Down By the River, nudes and famous artists and authors. But, he is best known for his series of Southern African American folk culture depicting life in the old south entitled "Sweet Olive". The Sweet Olive images are copyrighted and trademarked.

His love of people, his enthusiasm and his humble, "offbeat" nature bring a definite excitement and energy to his folk art.

In the words of Bill Hemmerling, "One day when I let God out of the box I built, he danced with me".

- BillHemmerling.com

The following works are available for sale unless otherwise noted.
Please confirm pricing and availability by calling Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588.

If I Could Hear My Mother Pray

If I Could Hear My Mother Pray
Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas
Edition: 250

52 x 15
$675

38 x 11
$450

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Coltrane

Coltrane
Limited Edition Giclee

Canvas: 40 x 12
$475

Paper: 32 x 10
$150

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Fishing For Souls

Fishing For Souls
Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas
Edition: 250

78 x 13
$900

60 x 10
$575

42 x 7
$375

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Sweet Olive - Madonna

Sweet Olive: Madonna
Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas
Edition: 250

66 x 20
$1,025

52 x 16
$725

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Cafe Du Monde

Cafe Du Monde
Limited Edition Giclee
Edition: 100

Canvas: 32 x 24
$550

Canvas: 44 x 33
$900

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Blackberry Street

Blackberry Street
Limited Edition Giclee
Edition: 100

Canvas: 40 x 18
$525

Canvas: 54 x 24
$825

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Box of Chickens

Box of Chickens
Limited Edition Giclee

Canvas: 18 x 37 Edition: 50
$500

Canvas: 25 x 52 Edition: 50
$875

Paper: 14 x 29 Edition: 100
$150

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Picking Pecans

Picking Pecans
Limited Edition Giclee
Edition: 100

Canvas: 18 x 38
$500

Canvas: 24 x 51
$825

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Sweet Olive: Forever Together

Sweet Olive: Forever Together
Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas
Edition: 150

30 x 30
$750

24 x 24
$525

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