Jose Tence Ruiz is a contemporary artist from the Philippines. He is known for his mixed media artworks that reflect the influence of media on society and the human body. His Kotillion series explores the idea of how clothing and fashion can be used as a tool for gaining power. Ruiz's artwork also comments on the role of media in shaping our perceptions of beauty and the tragic messages it often conveys. His artwork Señorita dela Troiiana features a Filipina news anchor clothed in magnified virus molecules, commenting on the threat of infection and human hatred in society