It’s little wonder the world has fallen in love with a New Zealand brand that makes bird sculptures for the garden — after the year that’s been, plenty of us have found solace in our own backyards.

Despite no formal art training, 80-plus-year-old metal artist is garnering attention. 80-something-year-old Gene Frey of Columbus has no formal training and yet his one-of-a-kind metal garden art is ...