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THE MOUSEHOLE CAT by Antonia Barber.
CynthiaASilkIn Cornwall, in the southwest of England, lies the coastal fishing village of Mousehole; the town and its harbour are protected from the ocean by a manmade seawall with a single entry point for boats, known as the "mouse hole", thus earning the town its name. Tom Bawcock (only called 'Tom' in the book) and his loyal black-and-white female cat, Mowzer, have long enjoyed their tranquil lives of daily fishing, cooking their catch and relaxing in Mousehole. Tom would cook many different dishes each evening from the bounty of the sea; morgy broth (a fish stew), hake topped with golden mashed potatoes, kedgeree with smoked ling, and stargazy pie on Sundays. One year, however, a particularly violent winter season prevents the fishermen from venturing out to sea, causing the entire region to nearly starve. Tom and Mowzer decide to brave the stormy weather, setting-out to catch enough fish to save the town. When the storm intensifies during their trip, it is represented by a giant 'Storm-Cat'. Upon seeing this great feline spirit, Mowzer saves the day by "soothing" the tempest with her purring, which eventually becomes an operatic "song" in which she sings from the boat in a human voice. As the Storm-Cat is lulled to sleep, Tom is then able to haul-in his catch and return to harbour. When they arrive back at the village, the entire catch is cooked into various dishes, including half-a-hundred "star-gazy" pies, on which the villagers feast.27 views -
ECHOES OF HERITAGE animation video by Mamta B. Herland
CynthiaASilkAn animation video with an Assamese vibe, featuring characters made of bamboo, cane, and tea plants dressed in Muga silk attire, which are abundant in the culturally rich state of Assam in India.15 views -
MAESTRO CG a short film by Illogic collective 🐿️🐿️
CynthiaASilkDeep into a forest, a gathering of wild animals start a nocturnal opera, conducted by a squirrel. Music: "Squilla Il Bronzo Del Dio - Guerra, guerra" Composed by Vincenzo Bellini Performed by The Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Dame Joan Sutherland, Samuel Ramey Conducted by Richard Bonynge16 views -
BRUSH: A FOX TALE ANIMATED SHORT FILM
CynthiaASilkA painting fox has a crush on his neighbor. When he tries to hide it his other paintings come to life to try to convince him otherwise. Produced at California College of the Arts 2018.17 views -
REMEMBER WHEN Animated video art by Mamta B. Herland 🦋🦋🦋
CynthiaASilkAs an Indian-born Artist who has lived in Norway, Australia, and England, my work embodies a diverse cross-cultural perspective—merging landscapes, emotions, and visual language. Her work focuses on the dialogue between inner and outer worlds. Despite technological changes, I am drawn to the imperfections and intuitions of the human touch. Mamta's path as an artist is rooted in the organic and the personal — where creation is not automated, but awakened. Each piece I make is a conversation — not with machines, but with the soul of being human.34 views -
THE BARE NECESSITIES from The Jungle Book 🐻🐻
CynthiaASilkMusic video by Phil Harris, Bruce Reitherman performing The Bare Necessities (From "The Jungle Book"/Sing-Along).© 1990 Walt Disney Records.19 views