Russ Ligtas is a visual artist exploring alternative possibilities in performance. Originally from the island of Cebu, he has continued his intermedia art practice in Manila since 2013. During performance, Russ oftentimes deploys his various alter egos—aspects of his psyche with specialized roles to confront and process specific realities. He situates his alter egos in various conditions, allowing them to exist and evolve as their own distinct personalities, while simultaneously mapping out their histories, and when elucidated, their narratives are transcribed into performances that communicate their origins, preoccupations, and ultimately their fates.

At present, Russ contains seven alter egos including his legal, documented self, however, he also performs as personages other than these that have yet to be named or identified.