BEIJING - The artistic theme of Drap-art or recycling art show at the Instituto Cevantes in Beijing defies current trends of over-consumption and tries to tell people that disposable products can be made into works of art.The artists are from Barcelona and Pekin Fine Arts, EGG and Red Gate art galleries. The exhibition lasts until July 1, 2011.

Snakes made of ties, by artist Alberto Carvajal. [Photo by Zhang Jing/China Daily]