early life and career nikias skapinakis, a greek-portuguese artist, was born in lisbon, portugal in 1931. he initially pursued a career in architecture but soon discovered his true passion for painting and illustration. this shift in career paths would eventually lead him to become a prominent figure in the pop art movement. artistic style and techniques skapinakis was known for his unique blend of pop art style, which often featured organic non-geometrical forms and a strong chromatic focus. he experimented with various mediums, including: oil on canvas lithography engraving these techniqu…