Temperature and sunshine duration are often considered to be the main determinants of the timing of leaf discolouration and fading, and phenomena such as increased temperatures due to climate change result in a constant delay in autumn leaf colouration and fall in temperate deciduous species. Although different species respond differently to climate change, vegetation is one of the planet's rapid responders, and its sensitivity becomes a recorder of climate change.

The peak of autumn foliage in London, located in a temperate maritime climate, is usually from mid-October to mid-November. But the average change in autumn leaf colour since 1880 is about six hours a year - over time, these delays have added up to more than a month.

The project considers the phenomenon of the late arrival of autumn leaves and how this signals the collapse of the natural world. When we walk into the park to enjoy the autumn leaves, humans and nature are "gazing" at each other. It constantly reminds us that our relationship with nature is out of balance and that humans and nature coexist in a fragile way.

The project documents autumn in Kensington Park from 20 October to 17 November 2023, using video and sound as the main forms. In addition, the project constructs virtual nature scenes that simulate the change of the same day (6 October) over two centuries. From the perfect time to view the autumn leaves 30 years ago to the late arrival of autumn now, it is difficult to stop the increasing climate change.