Yousuf Bashir Qureshi reflects on fear, loss and finding purpose through creativity
Artist and designer Yousuf Bashir Qureshi discusses his philosophy on overcoming fear and finding purpose through creativity. He reflects on how personal loss, particularly the death of his grandfather, served as a catalyst for his professional and personal growth.
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Qureshi's perspective offers insight into the role of creative expression in resilience and the cultural values shaping the Pakistani design community.
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Artist, designer and actor Yousuf Bashir Qureshi - also known as YBQ - believes fear is the greatest obstacle to personal growth.
Speaking about the values that have shaped his life during a recent interview , Qureshi argued that people are conditioned to live with fear from an early age, preventing them from reaching their full potential.
"A fearful human cannot do anything," he said. "From childhood, we are told to stay away from this and stay away from that. These constant warnings build walls around us. We need to teach children with love and trust, not fear."
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