Isabella Ortuondo Leme

Art History student with hands-on experience in research and archival work, including participation in the BURST research seminars, library based roles, and cultural reparation in world-class museums. Skilled in organizing and analyzing historical materials, with a particular focus on visual culture and its societal influences. Eager to apply strong organizational and research skills to contribute meaningfully to archival projects.

• President's Choice Art Installation, Mountain View, CA, 05/01/23, Nominated by the President of Saint Francis High School to create an art installation that reflected the values of the school community and celebrated the opening of the new school building. Directly inspired by Judy Chicago's piece The Dinner Table.
• PostSecret, San Diego, CA, PostSecret is an ongoing, interactive exhibit exposing the secrets and the inhibitions of individuals. Artist Frank Warren collects postcards written and designed by real people and displays them digitally and in the exhibit at the Museum of Us. As one of the youngest museum employees to work on the exhibit, I categorized, digitized, and stored the postcards made by guests in the exhibit for future displays.

• CURRENT Ongoing Research Project, Understanding the visual culture of the military, its rich history and influence in the arts, plus how the military's vision of discipline and honor can redefine the common visual culture of the 21st century., In progress
• BURST Humanities Research Department Summer Scholar, My research proposal on Outsider Artists and Their Evolved Role in the Contemporary Art World, while waitlisted, still enabled me to participate in the BURST seminars and events throughout the summer. This experience complemented my research at the Museum of Us, where I gained training in proper research methods, strategies for presenting research on a resume, and other professional development skills., 08/01/25