A retired Georgia farmer began turning old tin, bicycle parts and scrap metal into homemade figures; over the next two decades hundreds filled his roadside property before his discarded-material art reached museums

After stepping away from farming and preaching, Reuben Aaron Miller channeled his creativity into art. He crafted enchanting, wind-powered whirligigs and striking metal figures that captured the attention of collectors near and far. His partnership with R.E.M. propelled his art to new heights, significantly boosting its market value.

Now featured in numerous museum exhibitions, Miller's work continues to resonate within the American folk-art community.