186 State Street Binghamton NY, 13901
tel. +1 607 772 0485 www.anthonybrunelli.com
Tice Lerner
Ever Onward An Online Virtual Exhibtion May 27 - June 24 2020
EVER ONWARD, chronicles my up-close and personal experiences with the diverse communties of Binghamton, New York. This area, once a well-off manufacturing town for defense during the Cold War and founding city of IBM, has long been economically depressed. It was well known that in the heyday of Binghamton, IBM had some of their largest factories nearby. In that bygone era, large companies were cradle to grave multigenerational employers that were more like countries than corporations. Binghamton “IBMers” would show their pride by singing their corporate anthems daily—one of which was called “Ever Onward.”
Having been a resident for most of my life, I was often regaled stories of a once thriving city. My childhood memories of a crowded mall, a busy downtown core with a thriving department store seem like another lifetime. Binghamton is once again going through a revitalization. Over the past decade the core of the city has slowly grown and gentrified the surrounding neighborhoods.
My ongoing essay depicts the human side of these changes. Streets and communities already suffering are now in constant flux.
Since starting many of the neighborhoods and people I’ve spent time with have been forced to move/relocate.
The series gives the viewer a glimpse into the many lives of those most affected.
Tice Lerner 2020
Chapter One
Ever Onward I, No. 1, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 2, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 60 x 40 in. (Edition: 6) + 2 AP
Ever Onward I, No. 3, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 6, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 13, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 16, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 17, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 60 x 40 in. (Edition: 6) + 2 AP
Ever Onward I, No. 23, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 30 x 20 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 24, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward I, No. 25, 2011 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Chapter Two
Ever Onward 2, No. 1, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 3, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 4, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 5, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 6, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 7, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 30 x 20 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 8, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 60 x 40 in. (Edition: 6) + 2 AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 11, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 12, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 30 x 20 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 2, No. 21, 2015 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Chapter Three...
Ever Onward 3, No. 1, 2020 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 3, No. 2, 2020 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 3, No. 3, 2020 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 3, No. 4, 2020 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Ever Onward 3, No. 5, 2020 C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper 20 x 30 in. (Edition: 16) + 2AP
Tice Lerner (b. Saints James, NY 1985) has been a Binghamton, NY resident since he was five years old. Mr Lerner’s late father, an amateur photographer worked in the press room of Newsday. This influence sparked his interest in photography from an early age. Despite his interest it wasn’t until after high school that photography became a serious focus. When he is not applying himself in engineering, he can be found wandering through the communities in and around Binghamton, NY taking photographs. Having a strong science background and a fascination with the high magnification work of Lennart Nilsson he started photographing insects. In the summer of 2010 Mr Lerner began his focus on documenting the communities of Binghamton, his focus was forever changed. Over the past decade developing the series has further fostered his specialized passion for documentary work. Mr Lerner goes beyond the initial photograph forging relationships with his subjects adding depth of character to his body of work. When walking in town Mr Lerner is often found conversing with prior subjects, many of whom will approach him with a hand shake. Photography is a creative outlet that allows him to connect to his true passion; learning peoples stories. For Lerner, a photograph is one percent of the process, the rest is listening.
Gallery : 186 State Street Binghamton NY, 13901 tel. +1 607 772 0485 www.anthonybrunelli.com
Cover: Ever Onward 3, No. 1