Can CCTV See the Electric Frog?

To evade the relentless, oppressive gaze of surveillance cameras, Ahmet Selcuk Dis proposes a series of transformative garments that reference the ability of octopuses and frogs to camouflage themselves in situations of distress. This evokes the paranoia of Soviet repression in 20th century Hungary, where constant surveillance bred mistrust and fear. To blend into urban environments, the pieces are created using techniques such as UV and thermo-reactive prints and bistable auxetic surfaces, an advanced 3D printing technique that allows the garments to effortlessly change colour and shape. Echoing the resilience of their animal counterparts, the garments become an activist tool, reclaiming the autonomy of their wearers and enhancing their adaptability in an environment of digital oppression.