Secret Fresh | The Hidden Fortress

The relevance of Street Art Culture has changed in the Philippines, and those who continue to stay true to their core to what they‘ve been from the start are truly genuine in nature. Trip63 has been supportive of the grassroots organizing events like the Meeting of Styles and representing communities like Pilipinas Street Plan. This low key visual artist shines and still carry that street smart, but humble demeanor often unnoticed and unappreciated for his contribution to the culture. But this time this is his spotlight through his sixth solo show for Secret Fresh who deserves every accolade being true to himself.

Art Fair PH | The Hidden Fortress

“Hidden Fortress” is a two-man show at Secret Fresh Gallery as part of this year’s Art Fair Philippines as one of the participating local galleries, which features Egg Fiasco and QUICCS representing the street art culture as well as a power house world class visual artists that has been collaborating with well-known brands. As individuals, both men have made a name for themselves crossing over from artists painting walls to producing never before exclusive collaborations that also produced their own branding in the international scene.

Toycon UK 2016: TEQ63 Crew Zero 1 Custom Show!

04.06.2016 – Quiccs a Filipino art toy designer produced the TEQ63 in its well-known form, and has been the template for his art toy with different iteration that includes various sizes first released in 2014 in a seating position. This followed by the current standing position in a sweat shirt hoodie and three stripe sneakers, which was customized by other visual artists into their version of TEQ63.

Secret Fresh | Egg Fiasco + EXLD: Second Skin!

02.09.2016 – Sometimes what makes a great art is driven by inspirations from popular culture. There are some great art out there inspired by animation, movies, and comicbooks where they get translated by other artists not associated in this medium. Most of their work would give you a different perspective about a pop culture character entirely different from perspective. It’s where Egg Fiasco and JJ “Exld” Zamoranos bring a different look at these icons in their two-man exhibit show dubbed “Second Skin” at the Secret Fresh Gallery B where all thing popular culture is here.

STGCC 2014 Preview: Storm King Machine Mini Edition!

08.08.2014 – If you’re into Star Wars and giant robots why not have both mash it up together. This is what QUICCS of Hidden Fortress will do. For those who have followed his works and seen him paint walls then you must be stoked at his next projects.



QUICCS and the rest of the Hidden Fortress crew will be having their very first exhibit at the Singapore Toy, Game, and Comic Convention (STGCC) and there will be surprises for now he teases you with the Storm King Machine in a new scale that was previously revealed.

TEQ63: Seated For Urban Invasion!

08.04.2014 – TEQ63 invades the urban jungles of Metro Manila from Marikina, Cubao, and Makati City. Created by QUICCS of Hidden Fortress this is the second version in its seated position. The concept behind this idea is to put one figure to areas like a lamppost or near the stop light using stickers It’s like vandalism but without the need to decimate a newly painted wall instead QUICCS uses a TEQ63 art toy where he leaves them in places you won’t even notice.

TEQ63: 8Ball DIY Prototype Preview!

06.03.2014 – After the launch of Hidden Fortress last April the creative team led by Quiccs, Tripp 63, Egg Fiasco and Bjorn Calleja continue to make great art in through street art projects and exclusive custom designer art toys. Now Hidden Fortress expands the TEQ63 art toy with more variations, and future collaborations. This time they are about to release a blank figure that would allow new artists create their own version of the TEQ63 with the TEQ63: 8Ball 8Ball prototype…

Hidden Fortress Launched at Secret Fresh!

04.29.2014 – Hidden Fortress is a 1958 Japanese film by Akira Kurosawa. It has become one of the iconic films that inspired many genres. Recently a local group of talented individuals was inspired to form their own ‘Hidden Fortress.’ It’s a combination of independent art, graffiti, fashion, and art toys. Hidden Fortress Manila is that group comprised of talented graphic artists, which recently opened their store at the basement parking level at the Ronac Art Center.