the artist
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University & COMSATS University, Pakistan
Nitasha Naheed is a Pakistani mathematician whose research focusses on fluid mechanics, non-Newtonian fluid models, and AI-assisted predictive techniques in thermofluidic systems.
the artwork
گزرتا وقت
Urdu - Flowing Time - 2025 - pencil and markers on paper
2 days - 2 hours - 0 minutes
audio commentary
This artwork explores the connection between time, research, and identity. The flowing background is taken from a real scientific fluid simulation, symbolizing how time moves like a liquid always shifting, never stopping. A broken clock sinks in the water, its hands and numbers drifting away, showing how in deep research, we often lose track of time.
Beside it, floats a paper boat. This boat may be made of paper, but it carries deep meaning. One side of the boat shows the world, symbolizing global science and knowledge, while the other side represents Pakistan, a country full of young minds ready to explore and contribute. At the center of the boat, I see myself, a scientist shaped by both local roots and global dreams. This artwork brings together science and emotion, precision and passion. It reflects a journey that is not only about equations and data but also about patience, purpose, and belonging. It flows through the challenges of time, carrying hopes, dreams, and the courage to discover something new.
Nitasha Naheed
mathematics in Pakistani culture
Pakistan is a country full of young, passionate minds who are eager to contribute to global science. Despite limited resources, students and researchers continuously strive to innovate, adapt, and explore new ideas. My artwork symbolizes this connection: the paper boat carrying Pakistan’s spirit of resilience and curiosity, sailing on the flowing time of science towards a brighter global future.