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An Expression of Therapy in Art: Welcoming Dan Fenelon to Our Space
Art has a remarkable way of transforming people and places, and our office has just undergone a transformation of that kind. Our practice is grateful to announce that renowned contemporary artist Dan Fenelon has painted an original large-scale mural in our Voorhees office — and it is nothing short of extraordinary. His work brings energy and vibrancy to a wall that was bare just last week. We call it “Tell Me” because the mural depicts a client sharing their story with us, from childhood imagination and memories to adult struggles and hope.
Dan Fenelon is a nationally recognized visual artist known for his vibrant style, which blends pop art, street culture, mythology, and symbolic storytelling. His work is instantly recognizable — bold colors, flowing lines, whimsical characters, and meaning.
Dan studied at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and later developed his unique style through work in illustration, commercial design, and public art. Today, he is celebrated for large murals, community projects, sculptures, and gallery pieces that inspire connection and curiosity.
What makes Dan’s work so unique is his ability to combine ancient themes with contemporary aesthetics. His imagery often incorporates tribal influences, spiritual symbolism, and playful elements — inviting you to look deeper, reflect, and, in therapy, identify issues to be addressed.
His murals have appeared in museums, corporate campuses, schools, cultural centers, and city spaces. His work has also been commissioned for the Montclair Art Museum, the Newark Museum, and numerous public arts programs, each demonstrating his ability to energize and elevate spaces.
New Jersey Therapy and Life Coaching discovered Dan’s work over 10 years ago. Our office walls have been covered by his art ever since. On a whim, we contacted him in October to inquire whether he could paint a mural for us. Although most of our office is covered with art, the entryway, with its high ceilings, was bare. When we began imagining how to paint our foyer, we immediately thought of him.
His work communicates emotion, healing, imagination, and growth. His murals don’t just decorate walls — they create experiences. Our clients pause, interpret, reflect, and feel something. That emotional experience helps clients open up and work on issues inspired by art.
The newly completed mural is a magnificent sight. Layers of color, abstract figures, and storytelling cover the wall. It brings life to the space in ways that words cannot. The imagery captures themes of childhood experience, introspection, and adult imagination. This is similar to the process clients go through in therapy. Every therapy session helps clients uncover childhood memories and, as adults, their experiences and imagination.
Dan’s process in creating the mural was a mystery. Surprisingly, he started by outlining the mural using virtual reality goggles. When you looked inside, the mural was outlined fully, and when you turned your head, the perspective stayed constant (very cool). As the mural grew, he used freehand sketching. Watching the mural unfold was an amazing experience.
The mural was completed four days ago. We watch clients come into our office, see the mural, stop to take it in, and say, “Wow.” Some take pictures of it. Clients notice things in the mural that affect them. It is disarming and sets an immediate tone of uniqueness - that our practice integrates art into therapy.
We are honored to have a Dan Fenelon original in our lobby and proud to share it with our community. All who see it seem to experience its energy firsthand. We invite you to visit our practice, take a look, and see what it brings up in you.
Now complete, the mural makes an unmistakable, deeply meaningful contribution to our practice. We thank Dan Fenelon for his imagination and hard work in bringing this mural to life. We invite you to enjoy this beautiful addition to New Jersey Therapy and Life Coaching. To contact us, click here or call (856) 352-5428.