In an interview with Arts&Culture, Sebulelo explained that there were two types of ceramics. He said ceramics follow conventional methods of making ceramic crafts, while ceramic sculpture breaks those boundaries and explores the medium in a more artistic approach. He said he was inspired to do ceramic sculptures at a young age through the works of his great-grandmother. “She (Sebulelo’s grandmother) created amazing functional pots back in the day. "I was always spellbound not only by the end products of her labour but also by the very process with which she created these. I later did my fine arts degree with a major in ceramic sculpture at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa, in 2008.
For me, this was more like enhancing the skills I already acquired from my great-grandmother. I love art. My happiness comes from it. Producing artwork completes me. I feel connected to myself when I do art. Nothing beats that feeling of contentedness that comes with achievement in art,” he said. Furthermore, he pointed out that the public response was astounding and motivating. He explained that people love his artworks and talk very highly of them, particularly because they are different from the common ceramics they are used to. However, he said that was sad because they did not buy the works that much, despite the appreciation. He also said his favourite art piece was called Rhino.
