Alejandro Morales
@carpinterodeldesierto
Alejandro Morales is a Chilean carpenter who lives in the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth. Despite the harsh conditions, Alejandro has managed to build a successful career as a carpenter, using native wood from the region to create unique furniture and objects.
- He was born in Santiago de Chile, but moved to the Atacama Desert over 20 years ago.
- He learned carpentry on his own.His work is characterized by its use of recycled materials and its rustic style.
- In 2016, he founded the Carpintero del Desierto Foundation, which helps children and young people at risk in the Atacama Desert.