Phuong Quoc Tri

"The most desirable thing I want in my life is to paint", says Phuong Quoc Tri.

Born in Phan Rang, Central Vietnam (1976)
Learned to paint with his father

Having been through a difficult childhood, Phuong Quoc Tri has a hard viewpoint which can be seen very clearly in his paintings. He understands the struggle of day to day life in Vietnam, which is reflected in his paintings. Yet, never in a day does he put his desires to paint away. This has helped the artist's soul survive and become more and more fervent. Specializing in oil paintings, his style is unpredictable: light or strong brush strokes, bright or dark use of colors.
Sometimes he paints himself in the most desperate moments. Sometimes he paints ladies in feminine gestures. The main theme in his paintings reveals the artist's questions for life: how to survive, how to live with one's passion, and how to seek happiness. To become an artist, Phuong Quoc Tri traveled on a rocky road. He is one of Vietnam's most talented, self-taught artists.