About the artist
Liesbeth Reeser
& Studio VOLLAERSZWART
Liesbeth Reeser (Director)
The direction of the Lighters lies in the hands of Liesbeth Reeser, theatre maker and director at Carte Blanche.
This company is known for its innovative and inclusive approach to theatre in public spaces. With her sharp eye for detail and the power of storytelling, Reeser continuously draws people in and inspires them. Since 2024, she has ensured that the Lighters an integral part of the artistic experience, catalysts of a unique encounter.
Studio VOLLAERSZWART (Costume)
The studio, founded in 1991 by Madje Vollaers and Pascal Zwart, is a leading design studio based in Rotterdam. Their work moves between architecture, fashion, art, and communication, often realised in public spaces. Notable projects include Tunnel of Love (GLOW 2019), STARS (2012), and the identity of the Eurovision Song Contest (2021). For GLOW 2024 and beyond, Studio VOLLAERSZWART designed the costume for the Lighters (You Got The Power). They are renowned for their boundary-pushing, innovative designs that never fail to surprise.