About the Artist
Michael "Mad Mike" Beaudry is an award-winning Canadian assemblage artist who transforms vintage tins, cameras, gauges, machine parts and industrial relics into one-of-a-kind robot sculptures. A former industrial mechanic and firefighter, Mike combines decades of mechanical know-how with imagination and storytelling, giving forgotten objects new life and personality. Based in Winnipeg, Canada, his work celebrates reinvention, resilience and the beauty of the overlooked, inviting us to see possibility in what others might discard.
Awards & Recognition
-
Award of Distinction
The Manitoba Society of Artists Members' Juried Exhibition 2026
Ace - The Flying Lens of Destiny
-
Honourable Mention
Society of Canadian Artists National Open Juried Exhibition 2026
Ace - The Flying Lens of Destiny
-
Professional Memberships
Signature MemberManitoba Society of Artists
Associate MemberSociety of Canadian Artists
The Story Behind the Art
From a lifetime of tinkering to finding purpose through art, discover the story behind Mad Mike Studio68 and how building robots changed Mike's life.
Featured in the What Do You Do? Series, produced by 47 Filmworks
More Than Metal
Creating art from reclaimed metal, Mike transforms discrded materials into expressive sculptures that explore resilience, purpose and mental health. His work reflects both environmental sustainability and personal renewal, inviting conversation, connection and a new way of seeing value in what has been overlooked.
Upcoming Events...
- Award-winning sculpture, "Ace - The Flying Lens of Destiny", is on display at the Piano Nobile Gallery, Centennial Concert Hall, through July 29, 2026.
- The Forks Trading Company @ The Forks Market June 15-21st. Feel free to reach out for Artist In-House hours.
🤖 More show information to be posted this summer!!
-
Behind the Build
Follow on TikTok ⬇️Watch Mad Mike turn forgotten objects into one-of-a-kind characters. Follow the process, the finds and the occasional workshop chaos.
