Artist Ger Leegwater has spent about 40 years creating and building an art garden in and around his home in Winkel. He and his partner Mientje have been together for about 25 years; Leegwater makes the artworks and constructions, while Mientje helps ensure that everything at home moves and sails. They describe their relationship as being expressed in the small things and enjoy their daily life together there.

Leegwater says he has no ambition to become a millionaire and values making art more than money. He prefers cash, particularly a few tens in his pocket to buy materials, and does not like plastic or digital payments. He says his old car and the things he has are enough for him.