Born and raised in New York City, Poneros was heavily influenced by an upbringing immersed in graffiti culture, his street art can be seen all around the city under the moniker P_RK, a name chosen as a wink at absurdity. Largely inspired by the iconography of his Greek heritage, much of his work contains elements of his own playfully apocalyptic ethos. Poneros' work has been exhibited in galleries around the world including New York City, South Hampton, Miami, Aspen, Madrid, Switzerland, Mexico City, and more. Over the years his medium has evolved to include light sculptures, with a focus on a series of various chandelier works. As a sea captain his work is informed by his nautical lifestyle, and the inherent romanticism of his time spent sailing and exploring the waters of the world. Poneros received a BA in design from Pratt Institute. He currently works out of his studio based in Red Hook, Brooklyn.