



Frank "Live" Candaso, Jr. is an artist hailing from the vibrant village of Barrigada. Guam, with familial roots in Malesso'. With a deep connection to his CHamoru heritage and a passion for creative expression, Frank's artistic journey has been marked by a fusion of classical techniques and innovation.
Through his work, Frank hopes to capture the essence of the CHamoru culture, blending tradition and history with contemporary techniques.
Frank's portfolio spans various mediums, including traditional painting, murals, and graphic design. His eclectic style defies categorization, embodying elements of street art, abstract expressionism, and indigenous aesthetics to create a truly unique visual language.
Certified in Fine Arts, Sessions College, 2017
Published Works
Author & Illustrator; The Sihek and the Thing That Was Different, 2020
Illustrator; Hinenggen CHamoru: Primet Grådu
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Si Benji yan i Ga'-ña Ga'lagitu as Taga
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Håyi Para I Ga'chong-hu?
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I Kostumbren Familias CHamoru Antes
Mural
Sihek Recovery Project Research Facility
Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, KS
May 2025 Medium: Spray Paint
PC Lujan Elementary School/Faniyåkan CHamoru Immersion Program
December 2025
UPCOMING
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Yona Monument
Group Exhibits
JUN2024
AUG2024
SEP2024
DEC2024
JUL2025
OCT2025
OCT2025
DEC2025
Guam Art Exhibit
CAHA Summer x August Gallery Show
The Royal Collection
The Guam Artist Collective
Inetnon Lalåhi: A Gathering of Men
Pacific Perspectives
Cartoons + Characters
Creative Indeed Art Exhibit
Community
Coordinator - The Royal Collection
Silent art auction benefitting the Sihek Recovery Project
Competitions
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Docomo Pacific's "One Marianas: All of Us Together" Prepaid Calling Card Design - Winner - 1 of 3
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GTA - Winner - Guam Style Pokemon Contest
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76/Circle K Guam - Winner 1 of 8 - Doodle Cup Contest
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Coca-Cola Guam - Winner - Get Rich Quick Contest (commercial)
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IT&E Song Challenge - Top 8 Finalist
TV
On-Air Personality
PBS University - Script writing, lesson-plan development, video editing, music producing, graphic design
Host - Academic Challenge Bowl






