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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

  • Si Benji yan i Ga'-ña Ga'lagitu as Taga

  • Håyi Para I Ga'chong-hu?

  • 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

  • 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

  • Docomo Pacific's "One Marianas: All of Us Together" Prepaid Calling Card Design -  Winner - 1 of 3 

  • GTA - Winner - Guam Style Pokemon Contest

  • 76/Circle K Guam - Winner 1 of 8 - Doodle Cup Contest

  • Coca-Cola Guam - Winner - Get Rich Quick Contest (commercial)

  • 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

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