As a native CHamoru, born and raised on the Pacific island of Guam—an unincorporated Territory of the United States of America—he has a firm appreciation for his Chamoru heritage.  Although he struggles with his identity as a CHamoru, his culture is what defines him and is a big influence on what he wants to convey with his art.  As a U.S. military officer, Castro served in various assignments around the world and in multiple deployments in Iraq. His experience in the Army exposed him to different cultures and created an appreciation for the uniqueness of his own.  

   A rising awareness of the different colonial influences within his native culture piqued a window of exploration. His current series of paintings highlights the impact to the CHamoru culture as they are subject to centuries under Colonialism. Ultimately, Castro wants to draw attention to the fact that colonialism still exists in this modern day, and that its effects have a greater impact on small, unique cultures throughout the world. 

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