Featured Artist: Charlie Frenal

Charlie Frenal

Charlie Frenal is a self-taught artist born in the town of Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines. Throughout his life, he has always been fascinated with nature and tribal culture. His pieces which are on permanent display at the Davao Museum of History and Ethnography were made using organic material such as durian husks and bamboo slats. An architect by profession, Charlie moved to Canada in 2012 with his family and has continued to create art inspired by his heritage.