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Dilmar Mauricio Gamero Santos
b. June 4th, 1976, Arequipa, Peru
www.dilmargamero.com
​(+1) 954-235-9139
Lives and works in Philadelphia, PA.
dilmargs@gmail.com / dilmar.mauricio@temple.edu

EDUCATION
2019: Present  School of Theater, Film and Media Arts – Temple University. Philadelphia, PA. Ph.D. candidate in Documentary Arts and Visual Research.
2017 – 2019: Tyler School of Art – Temple University. Philadelphia, PA. MFA in Photography.
2017 – 2018: Tyler School of Art – Temple University. Philadelphia, PA. Teaching in Higher Education.
2008: Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Lima, Peru. Faculty of Education, specialty in Art Education.
2002-2005: Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Lima, Peru. Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Communication. Bachelor in Audiovisual Communication.
1996-1998: Antonio Ruiz de Montoya School. Lima, Peru. General Studies, 1st and 2nd semesters of Philosophy and Pedagogy.
1994-1995: La Salle Novitiate – Argüello – Córdoba – Argentina. Religious Sciences.
1993: John XXIII Institute of Theological Studies of Lima. Lima, Peru. 1st and 2nd semesters of Religious Sciences
1993: De La Salle Postulancy of Lima, Peru. Religious Sciences.
1981-1992: La Salle School – Arequipa, Peru. Elementary and High School.

AWARDS
2021: Ph.D. Dissertation Completion Grant (Fall 2022). Temple University. 2021
2021: University Fellowship – PHD in Documentary Arts and Visual Research at the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2021: Production Grant by Film & Media Arts Department. October, 2021. Philadelphia, PA.
2019: Travel Grant. School of Theater, Film and Media Arts – Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2019: SECAC Gulnar Bosch Travel Assistance Grant, by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2019: Departmental Support - PHD in Documentary Arts and Visual Research at the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2019: University Fellowship – PHD in Documentary Arts and Visual Research at the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2018: Dean’s Scholarship additional support from the Graduate School. Tyler School of Art. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2018: SECAC Gulnar Bosch Travel Assistance Grant, by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama.
2018: Dean’s Travel Grant. Tyler School of Art – Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2017: Teaching Assistantship - MFA in Photography at Tyler School of Art. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2005: Best Fiction Video by the public (“Suicide Evidence”) in “The James Awards 2005.” Lima, Peru.
2005: Best Video in a minute (“gluttony”) in “The James Awards 2005.” Lima, Peru.
2005: Best Videoclip (“Lost”) in “The James Awards 2005.” Lima, Peru.
2004: Best Fiction Video by the Critic (“This Morning”) in “The James Awards 2004.” Lima, Peru.
2004: Best Editing in “The James Awards 2004” organized by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Communication of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Lima, Peru.
 
APPRECIATIONS
2021: Appreciation from Elfreth’s Alley Museum for volunteering at “Deck the Alley.” December 4, 2021. Philadelphia, PA.
2013: Letter of gratitude for having helped to the “Centro de Animacion Misionera” CAM in its fundraising campaign. Lima, Peru.
2012-2013: Letter of gratitude for having helped to “Fe y Alegria” institution in its fundraising campaign. Lima, Peru.
2006: Testimony of Gratitude for having participated in the VIII Cusco Cultural Integration Meeting. Cusco, Peru.
1999: Public Congratulations for building the La Salle Institute in Abancay, given by the Provincial Townhall of Abancay, Peru.
1992: Public congratulations for the helping in the Educative Promotion to the Community of Chivay’s district in Caylloma. Restoring the Special School in the Direction of United Educative Services of Caylloma in Arequipa. USE “Colca Valley”. Arequipa, Peru.
 
EXHIBITIONS (Group & Solo)
2022: The Power of Experimentation at Elfreth’s Alley Museum (solo show). May 6, 2022 to October 30, 2022. Philadelphia, PA.
2021: Virtual 215|610 Contemporary Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists (group show). Art Gallery of Delaware County Community College. March 16 – April 30, 2021. Media, PA. US
2020: Anticovid-19 (group show). Terapia Fotográfica (Latin American community of photographers). December 2020 to June 2021. Lima, Peru.
2020: The Atlas of Affects. An archival project and exhibition about everyday life during the pandemic (group show). Slought. December 2020 – January 2021. Philadelphia. PA. US.
2020: Quarantine Film Festival. Diamond Screen. “Tras la mascara amarilla – Chucchus de Paucartambo” (Behind the yellow mask – Chucchus of Paucartambo) directed by Dilmar M. Gamero S. November 2020. Temple Universtiy. Philadelphia. PA. US.
2019: Mamacha Carmen (solo show). October-November 2019. Paper Lion, Art Gallery. Harrisburg - Lemoyne, PA.
2019: Demanda #2 Qhapac Qolla – Mamacha Carmen (group). Photography Practices in The MidAtlantic Region. SPE MidAtlantic Chapter Members exhibition (group). October 12, 2019. Demuth Museum, Lancaster, PA.
2019: V-ART (group show). Collaborative Artwork prepared with YangShan Chou (graphic designer), Andrea Smith (architect) and Kyle Taveira (architect). April 2019. Temple Contemporary – Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA.
2019: Mamacha Carmen. Thesis show exhibition. March 2019. Temple Contemporary – Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA.
2018: Teaching photography: A conversation. An exhibition of mentors & students in conjunction with the SPE MidAtlantic Pop Up Event (group). October 2018. Tyler School of Art, Lower Atrium Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.
2018: MFA Photography Show (group). October 2018. Series: Qonoy (Dancing with Fire). Tyler School of Art, Photography Department Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.
2018: First Year MFA Show (group). February 2018. Temple Contemporary Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.
2017: Prelude. Introductions by Printmaking & Photography MFA Students (group). September 2017. Tyler School of Art, Lower Atrium Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.
2008: Exhibition of the video: “The gods have Indian faces”. Hilario Mendivil. Documentary for the exhibition organized by the National Cultural Institute (INC) and the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions from the Riva Agüero Institute from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. January 2008
2002: Photography exhibit in the BBVA Continental Bank Gallery (group). In the III Nacional Competition “Population Images” organized by the Population Fund of the United Nations – UNFPA. From December 17th, 2002 to January 17th, 2003.
 
PUBLICATIONS & PRESS
2022: Qhapaq Negro. Paucartambo, Nuestra Historia. Cuadrilla Mayor Qhapaq Negro de Paucartambo. Ed. Aguilar EIRL. First Edition, July 2022. Cusco, Peru.
2022: Aswanmi kusikuy. Qoyachakunawan. Cuadrilla Qoyacha de Paucartambo. Publication. March 2022. Cusco, Peru. https://issuu.com/cuadrillaqoyachapaucartambo/docs/aswanmi_kusikuy_qoyachakunawan
2021: Estenotipias 2021 – Pinhole Photography. Virtual exhibit and catalogue (group show). August 2021. Valparaiso, Chile. 
2021: The Hand Magazine – Publication. Issue 32. April 2021. USA.
2021: Chicali Pinholero. Virtual exhibit and publication (group show). April 2021. Mexicali, B.C. Mexico
2021: Festival Pinhole Peru. Virtual exhibit and publication (group show). April 2021. Lima, Peru.
2019: Bob’s Art Blog: Spectacular “Mamacha Carmen” opens at Paper Lion Gallery. In the Burg. October 3, 2019. Harrisburg, PA. https://theburgnews.com/burg-blog/bobs-art-blog-spectacular-mamacha-carmen-opens-at-paper-lion-gallery
2019: Publication: Mamacha Carmen. 5 Volumes. Photobook. Blurb Self-Publishing Editions
2011-Present Audiovisual collaborator (photography and video) for KmCero and Ultimate Journeys magazine. Peru.
2005-2007: Edition and photography for 2005, 2006, and 2007 calendar published by De La Salle Christian Brothers Congregation, Peru.
2004-2005: Director and editor of “De La Salle” Magazine. Peru.

ARTIST TALKS & PRESENTATIONS
2022: Panel presentation: Visible Evidence Conference 2022: Images of History XXVIII. Urban Stories: "The Power of Losing Control: Deconstructing Elfreth’s Alley documentary archive-based aesthetics using image-making experimentation.” University of Gdansk. Poland.  August 10, 2022. Gdansk, Poland.
2022: Artist Talk: “The Power of Experimentation at Elfreth’s Alley.” Terapia Fotografica. Instagram Live. June 1st, 2022. Lima, Peru.
2021: Guest lecturer: “Photography and Materiality” in Material and Methods in Art, at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. October 13, 2021. New York City, NY.
2021: Conversations about Photography and Academic Practice. UPC (Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas), school of Photography and Communications. July 22, 2021. Peru. 
2021: Artist Talk. “Photography, Memory, Rituality, and Covid-19 in Traditional Festivals: MAMACHA CARMEN." In Grad Night II for SPE (Society for Photographic Education). July 13, 2021. USA.
2021: Lecture. “Photography, Memory, Rituality, and Covid-19 in Traditional Festivals: MAMACHA CARMEN" in Medios de comunicación, memorias, manifestaciones culturales y religión.  May 26, 2021. LASA 2021. Crisis Global: Desigualdades y Centralidad de la Vida (May 26 – 29, 2021). Vancouver, Canada.
2021: Artist Talk. Revelados: Photography, Documentary Arts and Visual Research. Facebook Live in El Ojo Está en la Cabeza. May 20, 2021. Lima, Peru.
2021: Artist Talk. “Mamacha Carmen.” April 2021. Pratt Institute. New York City, NY.
2020: Artist Talk. “Mamacha Carmen.” November 2020. Pratt Institute. New York City, NY.
2020: Lecture: “Peruvian Precolumbian Art.” October 2020. Pratt Institute. New York City, NY.
2020: Lecture: “Mamacha Carmen.” Visual Anthropology Department. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA. September 2020
2020: Artist Talk. Terapia Fotográfica (Latin American community of photographers). Sept, 2020. Lima, Peru.
2020: Artist Talk. Appalachian State University. North Carolina. August, 2020.
​2020: Interview. “Festividad de la Virgen del Carmen”. Programa: “Encuentros en la Radio” en Radio Nacional del Perú. (“Virgen del Carmen Festival.” Program: “Encuentros en la Radio” in the Peruvian National Radio. July 15, 2020.
2020: Interview - Artist Talk. “5 libros fotográficos de la Festividad de la Virgen del Carmen de Paucartambo”. Conversatorio y Exposición (Five Photobooks about the Virgen del Carmen Festival. Art talk and online exhibit). Paucartambo.com. July 7, 2020. Lima, Peru.
2019: Lecture. “Altarpieces, Retablos, “Demandas,” and Rituality in the “Mamacha Carmen” festival, Paucartambo, Peru.” Conference session panel, "New Approaches to Altars and Altarpieces.” October 2019. SECAC 2019. Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2019: Artist Talk. “Mamacha Carmen.” June 2019. La Salle School. Lima, Peru.
2019: Lecture: “The Destructive Tool of Mechanization.” May 2019. Tyler School of Art, Photography department, Philadelphia, PA.
2019: Lecture: “Mamacha Carmen.” April and November 2019. Pratt Institute. New York City, NY.
2018: Lecture: “Strand and the Time Machine. 1915 – 1920 – 2018.” Conference session panel, "Past, Present, Future: Rephotography.” October 2018. SECAC 2018. Birmingham, Alabama.
2018: Panel presentation. “So you want to teach.” Teaching photography: A conversation. SPE MidAtlantic Pop Up Event. October 2018. Tyler School of Art – Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.
2018: Artist Talk. “Bridge - Diary of an insider.” December 2017. Tyler School of Art, Photography department, Philadelphia, PA.
2017: Workshop - Lecture: “Indigenous towns rights and interculturality in the education process of the EIB (Intercultural education).” Presenter and workshop teacher for indigenous teachers in San Lorenzo Amazonia. Peruvian Amazon area. Loreto, Peru.
2001: Workshop - Lecture: “Religion didactic” for the teachers of the 22 ISP (education colleges). Organized by the National Direction of formation and training for teachers by the Education Ministry. Lima, Peru. (August 27-31, 2001)
2000: Workshop - Lecture: “Technique-Pedagogy workshop for religion high school teachers,” organized by the Diocesan Organization for Catholic Education (ODEC) in Apurimac, Peru (March 27-29, 2000).
2000: Workshop - Lecture: “Educative excellence, pedagogy techniques and Administration” for teachers of different levels in the Direction of the Regional Education in Apurimac. Peru (March 13-17, 2000).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Fall 2021: Teaching: “Still photography for filmmakers” – FMA department – Temple University. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. US
Spring 2021: Teaching: “Still photography for filmmakers” and “Media Arts I” – FMA department – Temple University. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. US
Fall 2020: Teaching: “Still photography for filmmakers” – FMA department – Temple University. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. US
Fall 2019/Spring 2019/Spring 2018: Teaching: “Digital photography I” - Tyler School of Art – Temple University. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. US
Fall 2017: Teacher assistant in Senior Seminar in Photography - Tyler School of Art – Temple University. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. US. (Fall 2017)
2014-2017: Activities and sports coordinator - De la Inmaculada – Jesuits School, Lima. Peru.
2011-2013: Pastoral coordinator - De la Inmaculada – Jesuits School, Lima. Peru.
2008-Present: Freelance in photography and video, in Peru, US and Canada.
2009-2010: Staff member in the audiovisual producer company “Quatro comunicaciones”. Lima, Peru.
2009-2010: High school religion teacher and tutor - De la Inmaculada – Jesuits School, Lima. Peru.
2007: Organizer of the Sixth Meeting Olympiads of De La Salle Christian Brothers schools and colleges. Cusco, Peru.
2006-2008: Organizer of the short film international festival of Cusco – FENACO. Cusco, Peru.
2006-2008: Vice principal - San Jose - La Salle School - Cusco, Peru.
2006: Spanish teacher for executives in communication business: VIVO, Sao Paulo, Brasil   
2005-2007: Principal and directory member of “Kino Films producciones”. Lima. Peru.
2005: President of the Youth and Vocational Commission for De La Salle Christian Brothers Congregation in Peru.
2005: Art production in the film: “Un día sin sexo” (One day without sex) directed by Frank Pérez – Garland. Lima, Peru.
2005: Communication department director - La Salle School, Lima. Peru.
2002-2005: High school religion teacher and tutor - La Salle School, Lima. Peru.
2001: Trainer for the Education Ministry office, Peru.
2000-2001: Primary and high school religion teacher - Indivisa Manent School, Abancay, Apurímac, Peru.
1999-2001: Religion teacher for primary education - La Salle Pedagogy Superior Institute of Abancay, Apurímac, Peru.
1999-2001: Tutorial and formative department supervisor - La Salle Pedagogy Superior Institute of Abancay, Apurímac, Peru.
1999-2001: Religion and English teacher in primary and high school education - La Salle School, Abancay, Apurímac, Peru.
1998: Religion teacher in primary and high school education - La Salle School, Lima. Peru.
1997: Religion teacher in primary and high school education - Noe Zevallos School, Lima. Peru.
1996: Religion teacher in primary education - La Salle School, Lima. Peru

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2020-Present: The Power of Losing Control: Deconstructing Elfreth’s Alley Documentary Archive-Based Aesthetics Using Image-Making Experimentations. Ph.D. dissertation in Documentary Arts and Visual Research at the School of Theater, Film, and Media Arts. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
2017-Present: Mamacha Carmen Festival. Documentary Project. Photography, edition and publication. Paucartambo, Cusco, Peru

LANGUAGES
Spanish: Main Language.
English: Speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Degree by the Peruvian North American Cultural Institute. TOEFL – IBT: 96 (2017)
Portuguese: Basic level. Speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
French: Basic level. Speaking, reading, listening, and writing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro and video edition, compressor, motion, soundtrack pro, Capture One, Touch Designer, Korsakow, Recap, Rhyno, Zbrush, Unreal.
Windows and Mac System.
General knowledge of hardware, audio, and video, SLR and DSLR cameras, and studio lighting.
Printing – Image print – Laser cutting – 3D printing.
Alternative image processes: Cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown, salt prints, gum prints, platinum/palladium prints. 

AFFILIATIONS
2020-Present  Terapia Fotografica - Peru
2020-Present  Latin American Studies Association – LASA – USA 
2018-Present  Southeastern College Art Conference – SECAC – USA 
2018-Present  Society of Photographic Educators – SPE – USA