AN exhibition about Chinese kung fu star Jackie Chan and his focus on environmental sustainability has opened at the Shanghai World Financial Center.

“Eye of the World, Jackie Chan Treasures” features more than 40 artworks made of recycled items used in Chan’s movies, including decorations, spotlights, camera lenses and other equipment.

“The exhibition highlights the eco-friendly and sustainable concepts of Chan during the making of his more than 200 movies in more than half a century,” an organizing official with the exhibition said.

For the exhibition, 25 artists, architects and designers have spent half a year to revive the values of these stage props.

The Shanghai exhibition also marks the first leg of its global tour, according to the official.

Chan made a short video to introduce the exhibition and his environmentally friendly principles. It also shows part of his private life for the first time.

Chan is widely praised for his frugal style during filmmaking. He often requires crew members to save water and tissues, organizers said.

Part of the exhibition shows famous scenes from Chan’s movies.

One highlight shows two special-effect stages simulating a “mountain of swords” and the “sea of fire” where visitors can feel the exciting experiences of stunt men in Chan’s movies.

The “mountain” and “sea” are made of wasted plastic bottles and sponges.

Lin Xudong, one of the artists, used an old camera and two theater seats to create an artwork named “Conversation.” Another of his works, “Dragon Horse,” created a large horse — Chan’s zodiac sign — using spotlights that were used to make his earliest black-and-white movies.

“The work aims to showcase Chan’s influence on modern Hong Kong and mainland movies as well as his personal spirit,” Lin said.

Finishing the exhibition, visitors are invited to create their own artworks with abandoned items such as buttons and plastic bottles.

Date: Through May 20 (closed on Mondays and April 22), 10am-9pm

Venue: 4/F, Shanghai World Financial Center

Address: 100 Century Ave, Pudong New Area

Admission: 80 yuan (50 yuan for students, 40 yuan for children)