原来爱可以有形状！看到他们和陶坯深情拥抱，网友：我也想......

最近，社交媒体上出现了一批奇形怪状的陶瓷罐，乍一看还以为是哪里出了问题。

图源：@patrickjohnstonceramics 社交媒体截图

它们有着不同的颜色和质感，但形状都歪歪扭扭，像是不小心做的失败品。

但其实，这些陶罐都有着独特的意义——它们都是人们拥抱的形状。

原来，这是美国加州一位陶艺（ceramics）艺术家帕特里克·约翰斯顿（Patrick Johnston）发起的一项创意活动，主题是“向世界发送拥抱（Sending hugs to the world）”。

Imagine a pottery studio where the pieces are not just molded by hands but rather shaped by heartfelt hugs. This is the vision brought to life by Patrick Johnston, an artist whose 'Hugged & Loved' pottery series has sparked an emotional ripple on social media.

图源：@patrickjohnstonceramics

图源：@patrickjohnstonceramics

他给这些特殊的陶罐命名为"Hugged & Loved"，也就是“被拥抱与被爱”。

Johnston invites people into his studio to embrace raw clay, allowing couples, friends, and families to imprint their hugs into unique ceramic forms. 

当身体与陶坯接触，人们纷纷露出或喜悦、或幸福的笑容。这一抱，陶罐便有了温度。

These vessels, once inert lumps of clay, come alive with the joyous and contented smiles of their creators. A physical touch becomes a conduit for the creation of a warm, tangible memory.

在陶坯的形状做好后，帕特里克会给大家在上面署名，之后拿走烧制、上色。

After the shape is set, Johnston adds the finishing touch by inscribing the creators' names, then takes the pieces for firing and glazing. It's a healing process for many, forever capturing the essence of their embraces and the love they represent.

人们在这个过程中被治愈，同时陶罐也永远定格了拥抱的形状，凝固了爱。

图源：@patrickjohnstonceramics 视频截图

“我也想拥抱这样一个陶罐”

不少外国网友给帕特里克留言，点赞他的创意。

“太美好了！我可太爱了！”

“简直太美好了。就好像每个陶罐都是一对情侣或一个家庭的爱的象征。”

“这个项目真酷，能看到各种各样的爱的表达，好暖心！”

“我也想拥抱这样一个陶罐，把它作为礼物送给我爱的人。”