Dilmar M. Gamero S.

A closeup of Dilmar Gamero looking away past the camera and wearing a white collared shirt in front of a dark background
Faculty

Photography (BFA)

Dilmar M. Gamero S. is an adjunct professor of photography at UArts.

Biography

Dilmar M. Gamero S. is a Peruvian-born, Philadelphia-based visual artist, educator, and researcher who studies in audiovisual communication, philosophy, theology, and art education. He specializes in documentary production, fine art photography, and alternative and experimental image-making processes. Gamero has been focused on the cultural and religious identity of Peruvian rituals; lecturing; producing a book; and exhibiting in Peru, Latin America,  and the U.S. His latest research uses experimental photography and new media on Elfreth’s Alley historical archives and data production to recover alternative stories.

Gamero earned a PhD in Documentary Arts and Visual Research from the School of Film and Media Arts at Temple University, Philadelphia; an MFA in Photography from Tyler School of Art, Temple University' and a BA in Audiovisual Communication from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima.

Experience

  • Gamero has worked with many institutions related to La Salle Christian Brothers, the Jesuits, Temple University, and audiovisual and tourism companies that work with many South and North American countries.

  • Gamero’s photography and films have been produced and displayed in Peru and Latin and North America, and he produced a photobook in five volumes: Mamacha Carmen (2019).

  • His artist talks and research have been presented at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia; Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York; Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York, New York; SECAC Conference in Birmingham, Alabama (2018) and Chattanooga, Tennessee (2019); SPE (Society for Photographic Education) in 2021 and Denver, Colorado (2023); Visible Evidence at Gdansk, Poland (2022); and several academic institutions in Peru.

Visit Dilmar M. Gamero S.’s website. 

Follow Dilmar M. Gamero on Instagram: @dilmar.mauricio

Explore his videos on YouTube: @dilmarm.gameros.7481 and Vimeo: vimeo.com/user3689655.

Awards & Accolades

Gamero has been recognized with several honors, production and travel grants.

  • Dissertation Completion Grant: PhD in Documentary Arts and Visual Research at the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia, 2022

  • Presidential University Fellowship: PhD in Documentary Arts and Visual Research at the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, Temple University, 2019–2022

  • Production Grant: Film & Media Arts Department, Temple University, October 2021

  • Dean’s Scholarship additional support from the Graduate School, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, 2018

  • Scholarship and Departmental Support, MFA in Photography, Tyler School of Art,  Temple University, 2017–2019

  • Film awards: Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima, 2004–2005

  • Recognitions for social work, volunteerism, and outreach, 1996–2017

A black and white image that includes a subject in a white mask with black stripes walking through a fire on the street
Dilmar M. Gamero S., “Mamacha Carmen Project”
A work by Dilmar Gamero that includes lanterns with images on them and all the lanterns hanging on a tree branch in a room lit with red and featuring a brick wall
Dilmar M. Gamero S., “Wanishi”
A photographic artwork by Dilmar Gamero that depicts a long floral dress with shiny panels and stitched material on top of the sepia image
Dilmar M. Gamero S., “Feme Sole”