Daniel Fernandez Galván

Visual Chronicler of the Atlantic Terraces

In the last 5 years Daniel has been engaged with the editing of the 11th volume of the Journal ‘Rincones del Atlántico’, a unique and fascinating combination of illustrations, photos and documentation in Spanish for which ITLA supports Daniel’s call for crowdfunding. Please consider a voluntary financial donation to this journal

https://crowdfunding.rinconesdelatlantico.com/ and you will receive a copy of the new journal coming out this year.

Rincones del Atlántico and the ITLA Manifiesto from Padua share a common spirit and values regarding the importance of Terraced Landscapes therefore we publish their editorial philosophy:

“Rincones del Atlántico is an (annual) publication that is also published in digital format. Its purpose is to disseminate knowledge, appreciation and protection of the landscape and the natural and cultural heritage of the Canary Islands. A useful tool for educators, students, local development activists... interested in initiatives based on the culture, traditions, environment, agriculture, nature and landscape of the Canary Islands and neighbouring archipelagos.

Rincones del Atlántico was created with the aim of transmitting, in an informative, entertaining and didactic way, with rigour and quality, the value and beauty of the landscape of these islands and the enormous importance of its conservation, from a pedagogical, humanist, ecological, ethical and constructive perspective, offering ideas and alternatives for a truly sustainable, harmonious, rational, eco-efficient and sustainable development. ‘To know in order to love and to love in order to care, protect and conserve’.

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Hwan JIN JO

Dolbitna Art School: The Stonemasons of

Jeju Island

Jeju Island was an ancient independent nation with its own unique identity for about 1,000 years from the 3rd century to the early 12th century. Jeju Island, formed by a volcanic eruption, is mostly covered with basalt. In the harsh environment, where strong winds frequently blow, Jeju people have used stones appropriately to control the wind. Stacking stones is an essential survival skill for Jeju people. Jeju Island’s drystone walls leave gaps to allow the wind to pass through. Currently, there are about 300 professional stonemasons in Jeju Island whose job is to stack stone walls.

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