Mimi Magazine profile of Jason Toth

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MEET THE ARTIST: JASON TOTH

One man’s story of finding joy in the journey, even when it seemed like the odds were stacked against him. (Photo Credit: Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo)

By Kelli Comer

Facing a life-altering diagnosis, local artist Jason Toth had a revelatory shift in his mindset and turned to art as a refuge, using his camera to uncover the hidden beauty in his austere surroundings and bring to life what he saw through his lens.

“My first artwork came to me during a very difficult time in my life. In 2019 after collapsing in my driveway, I was diagnosed with a condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) that wreaked havoc on my nervous system for nearly 3₂ years,” Jason explains. “I had to give up my business (a marketing agency called Toth Marketing) and I had to let go of so many of my favorite things because they exacerbated my symptoms.”

This diagnosis totally upended Jason’s life. “My identity was shattered, and I was very lost, depressed and alone. As I slowly began to improve and was able to go for walks, I would bring my camera and challenge myself to find beauty amongst what I saw on a daily basis.”

Jason reached a turning point and had a revelation… READ FULL ARTICLE HERE