Born in Manila, Philippines, Cruz moved with his family to Surrey, B.C. in 2005, at the age of 18, and earned a BFA at Vancouver's Emily Carr University of Art and Design.

Jigger Cruz’s ‘s presentation Dialectic Disruptions is on exhibition from February 16-18 at Art Fair Philippines 2024 at The Link, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Tagpo series consist of four books by artists Rodel Tapaya, Marina Cruz, Archie Oclos, and Doktor Karayom. That seems to be the governing ethos of IsTorya so far.