Jackie Chan at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th annual Governors Awards (Photo : Getty Images)
In a new exhibit featuring various artworks made out of movie props, Jackie Chan becomes an ambassador of both filmmaking and recycling, a China Plus article reported.
The Jackie Chan exhibit located in Shanghai puts over 40 pieces of movie props from the actor's unparalleled film career on display. These props were recycled and were transformed into well-crafted art pieces by a total of 25 artists from around the globe.
Chan, who is known internationally for his incredible stunts, revealed that he has been collecting a wide range of items from the films he starred in. According to him, most of these props are just being thrown to the garbage once filming ends.
The Hong Kong star gave these items to his artist friends, who then recreated them to give the old items a refreshing, exhibit-worthy value.
Through the newly opened display, Chan is optimistic that he is able to promote the idea of recycling as well as environmental protection.
The 62-year-old actor is scheduled to travel around the world after the exhibit, which can be seen at Shanghai's World Financial Center until May 21.
Chan, who is also popular for supporting different charitable undertakings, has appeared, directed or produced around 250 films. In November last year, he was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Oscar tilt for his legendary film career.
Back then, he took to Facebook his sincere gratitude to the award-giving body: "I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to the Oscars for giving me this award of encouragement and recognizing my achievements while I'm still 'young.' I'm absolutely honored to be the first Chinese in history to receive this award."
Meanwhile, Chan and Jet Li were reported to have been offered pivotal roles in the upcoming Indonesian epic historical film, "Pamanca The Movie." The project, set in the 1880s, puts pamanca, a traditional martial art from South Sulawesi, in the spotlight.
Muhammad Basir, the movie's executive producer, is a martial artist that has often practiced with both Chan and Li.
