Diblik moved to Alingsås after she participated in Lights in Alingsås

During the Lights in Alingsås workshop students and lighting designers gather from across the globe, every fall for one week. Diblik Rabia Leon participated in 2018 and a few years later she decided to move to Alingsås together with her family.

Hello, Diblk, tell us more about yourself!

My professional career has been primarily in the performing arts. I have nearly 25 years of experience as a lighting designer, set designer, and producer, collaborating with various companies and productions in Mexico and abroad.

I have lived in four countries and have been based in Sweden since May 2013. In 2018, I took part in Lights in Alingsås as a member of Steven Rosen’s team.

For a couple of years, I have been working with Gothenburg English Studio Theatre (GEST). I work as a stage technician and have contributed to several productions as a lighting and set designer.

Why did you move to Alingsås with your family?

In 2018, when I first participated in the festival, it was also my first time visiting Alingsås. At that point, I had already been living in Gothenburg for three years and in Mölndal for two years.

I immediately felt drawn to the city—it had a unique charm compared to other small Swedish towns I had visited. After walking around, my first thought was: “I could live here.” When the festival opened, I took my family to see the installations, especially the one I had worked on. My husband, at the time, also felt that Alingsås was a welcoming place.

We decided to buy a house here because of the city’s beauty, history, proximity to Gothenburg, and its vibrant cultural life—something that sets it apart from other nearby towns. Since June 2024, we have been living in the City of Light.

 You participated in the workshop in 2018. What memories do you have from then?

It was thanks to Chiara Carucci that I joined the festival. I wrote to her spontaneously to ask about the job market in Sweden for lighting designers. She kindly replied with some advice and suggested I look into the festival.

My participation not only enriched my professional experience but also gave me lasting friendships—some of which continue to this day. Seven years later, it even led me to buy a house here.

The team I was part of was inspiring, fun, and creative—a truly unforgettable experience.

How has the workshop helped you in your career?

The workshop helped me gain technical knowledge about using lighting fixtures to illuminate building facades, public spaces, and historical sites.

I also discovered how similar the creative process in architectural lighting is to the performing arts—both are about shaping perception and communicating with the audience.

Thank you Diblik for your participation and welcome to Alingsås!