The Mill is one of the oldest buildings on the Dunham Massey estate to the south of Manchester in the UK. It dates back to the 17th century and was built as a corn mill and converted to a sawmill in 1860 and milled trees from the estate for around 40 years. It is powered by water from the moat and being built into a slope is an example of a “bank mill”. The waterwheel is still able to drive machinery and was capable of producing the equivalent of around 7.7kW of energy. The Mill is currently undergoing restoration works. The Dunham Massey estate is owned by the National Trust.
I am a British contemporary fine artist creating powerful acrylic paintings inspired by the interaction of light, colour, and perspective in natural and urban landscapes. I am fascinated by nature enjoying woodland, fell and moorland walking which provide a wealth of inspiration for my painting. For me having the time to stop, look and fully appreciate all the wonders of nature –the wildlife, trees and flowers and the interaction of colours and light – is a remarkable gift. I regularly visit family in Italy and Australia both beautiful countries full of artistic inspiration – some of the most spectacular sunsets, landscapes, and seascapes you will see anywhere in the world. My primary medium is acrylics, and I am a member of the Altrincham Society of Artists and the Visual Artists Association. I sign my artwork Iannello, my mother’s maiden name in her memory.
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