DAGGER
(b. 1998, Philippines)
DAGGER (b. 1998, Philippines), born Aldred Brinses, has made his mark across street art, illustration and photo editing. Rooted in the vibrant South, he weaves visual tales that ring with authenticity and invention, and has shown with Space Encounters Gallery, Crucible Gallery and Ides Contemporary Art. Neverland Gallery is a gallery in Xinyi, Taipei; here you will find the original works he presented at ONE ART Taipei 2024.
帝格｜DAGGER (B. 1998 / Philippines)
“Street energy from the South, woven into bold visual tales”
Aldred Brinses is known throughout the creative scene as DAGGER. With a passion for art that knows no bounds, he has established himself in street art, illustration and photo editing. He studied Graphic Design and Animation at the Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Information Technology Training Institute in Las Piñas City.
Grounded in the vibrant South, he weaves visual tales that resonate with authenticity and creativity — paintings that carry the directness of street culture alongside the narrative rhythm of illustration.
Selected Exhibitions
- 2017 — “In Bound Posts”, Sikka Art Fair, Dubai
- 2020 — “Existence”, Space Encounters Gallery, Philippines
- 2022 — “Refuse to Sink”, Space Encounters Gallery, Philippines
- 2023 — “Burning the Candle at Both Ends”, Crucible Gallery, Philippines
- 2023 — “On My Mind”, Ides Contemporary Art, Philippines