When Jason Toth first toured the empty 1,800-square-foot space at 78th Street Studios in January, he understood why owner Dan Bush had hesitated to show it to him. The walls were red, shag carpet covered the floors, and it had the dated feel of its former life as a boudoir photography studio.

But to Toth, it was perfect.

Known for creating hyper-color photographic art using architecture and natural landscapes as raw material, he had been searching for a studio with character. “It’s like the universe is saying, ‘Here’s a gift,’” he told Bush.

Within two months, he had transformed it into an immersive, multi-sensory art oasis, opening to the public in March.

“I created this studio as a combination of all the things that helped me find myself,” he says. “I believe that it can resonate wit

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