He came of age in the 1970s, the fabled era of artistic expression and hedonism. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree, he relocated to NYC where he took a job on Wall Street with a major brokerage firm. It was during this time that he became interested in fine art photography and the architecture of the New York City, the majesty of the “concrete jungle.” Pica moved on to pursue a career in the Arts after 6 years on Wall Street. He studied photography at the School of Visual Arts and managed a graphic design company in Greenwich Village.