Mike Libby is an American artist known for his Insect Lab, where he combines real insects with mechanical and electronic parts to create cybernetic sculptures. Libby uses diverse materials and diligent craftsmanship in his sculptures, models, collages and drawings. He exhibits his work nationally and internationally and is an active member of his community in Maine where he advocates for creativity.

2. Mike Libby is a contemporary American artist who created the Insect Lab. Within this lab, he
combines genuine insects and mechanical or electronical components, in order to create
cybernetic sculptures.
Mike Libby (b 1976), creator of INSECT LAB since 1999, is a multi-disciplinary artist who
makes sculptures, models, collages and drawings using diverse materials, conceptual
curiosity, and diligent craftsmanship to balance it all. Mike exhibits throughout the US and
in parts of Europe, his work is in collections national and worldwide. He enjoys being an
active member of his local community in Southern Maine as a visiting artist at several
educational institutions, an entrepreneur and an advocate for personal and social creativity.