Phuong Quoc Tri’s works are almost exclusively figurative. Each of his characters tells a story; some of longing, some of hardship, some of a destiny unknown. Tri's works force the viewer to think, reflect and experience. His introverted characters appear to be deep in thought; their lives rich with joy and sorrow. Our eyes are drawn to the figures and we cannot help but to search for a deeper understanding of what they are thinking; what can we learn from them?