Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Welcome to the CopyCat!

Baltimore natives Rob Brulinski and Alex Wein live in the CopyCat Building in the City.  This iconic, dilapidated remnant of the industrial years of Baltimore houses numerous artists and pranksters and over the last 15 years has become the center of the artistic community's nervous system.  Brulinski and Wein have decided to publish a book on the subject, and have started a Kickstarter campaign in order to cover the publishing cost.  A video was made and uploaded yesterday, along with the start of the campaign, to introduce the space visually.  There is also a website.  This brilliantly shot single-take of the building and a smattering of its occupants captures the frenetic comings-and-goings within this honeycomb of creativity.  I happened to have been a resident of the building myself for 5+ years and this brief tour evoked more memories from me than I knew I even had.  This building, despite its many caveats, has provided a valuable breeding ground for the arts and is the cornerstone of our community.  Visit the Kickstarter page and donate, and enjoy the video below.

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