About Me
Turquoise Koi is the creative world of Joy Whitehurst—a multi-disciplinary artist based in Long Island City, New York.
Working across painting, visual merchandising, staging, floral design, and home organization, Joy approaches every project as an act of visual poetry. She believes artful design does more than decorate a space—it shapes how we feel within it.
Joy blends artistry with intention. She believes thoughtful design creates space to rest in beauty, reconnect with the senses, and rediscover delight in everyday life.
Aesthetic
Color as a mood-setter that is layered thoughtfully to create depth, warmth, and emotional resonance.
Organic silhouettes, collected objects, and unexpected combinations that feel intuitive rather than overly designed.
Playful color stories, sculptural florals, art-forward moments.
Where interiors are immersive environments, her paintings are concentrated energy—vibrant, exploratory, and deeply felt. Whether shaping a room or a canvas, her work begins with intuition.
Color, movement, and emotion are the throughline permeating everything she creates.
