Recently, a batch of oddly shaped ceramic POTS appeared on social media, and at first glance it seemed that something was wrong.

They had different colors and textures, but they were all crooked in shape, like a failure made by mistake.

But in fact, these POTS have a unique meaning - they are the shape of people embracing.

It turned out to be a creative campaign by Patrick Johnston, a ceramic artist from California, with the theme "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.

He named the special POTS "Hugged & Loved, "which means" to be hugged and loved."

As the name suggests, these are POTS that have been embraced.

Patrick invites people to his studio, where he starts by making pottery.

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

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

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.

People are healed in this process, and the pot has forever frozen the shape of the hug and solidified the love.

Editor: Fu Yifang

Intern: Xu Yuting

Source: 21st Century