Art News: Bprva

Spencer Turner's Battery Park

By Christine Stoddard
QuailBellMagazine.com

© Spencer Turner, Bprva

Spencer Turner—a native Richmonder, arts professional, and creative educator—takes inspiration from the urban landscapes of Richmond, Virginia's Battery Park, the neighborhood where tennis player Arthur Ashe honed the skills that eventually made him a Wimbledon star. #Bprva is not just a Tumblr page; it's, as Turner describes it, a "repository of photos...that explore the people, places and spaces of Battery Park - Richmond, Virginia." These simple, raw photos capture the old, haunted nature of a neighborhood that's in a constant state of transformation. Turner is also interested in posting other people's Battery Park photos (and writing!). Send your submissions to: bprva13@gmail.com