Jovana Lazic
the artist
University of Belgrade, Serbia
Jovana Lazić is a computer scientist from Serbia who works on quantum computing and machine learning with applications in astrophysics and time-series analysis.
the artwork
Поглед
Serbian - The view - 2025 - acrylic on canvas - 25cm x 30cm
2 days - 13 hours - 47 minutes
audio commentary
I’m passionate about how quantum models reflect the uncertainty and diversity of our experience of time. Each purple spiral represents both a person’s lifetime and their unique perception of time. The green rectangles show functions evolving at different speeds and amplitudes, evoking quantum time variability and possible superposition. Red patches on the background refer to red noise in time-dependent signals. Pirot carpet motifs from Serbia frame the artwork, connecting science with cultural views on time.
Jovana Lazic
mathematics in Serbian culture
Serbia has a rich mathematical heritage, exemplified by Mihailo Petrović Alas—a renowned mathematician, inventor, professor, and passionate fisherman. He constructed mechanical devices for solving differential equations, bridging abstract theory with real-world applications. He was also a traveler, writer, and musician, embodying a multidisciplinary spirit that continues to inspire generations of Serbian scientists.