"Those Who Can't Tie Knots Tie Lots" resulted from another body of work called Things Found (Out), which documented a connection between the found objects David was using in relationship to new artwork, himself, and the world around him.

As he began to further explore this idea, David remembered a quote that his rock-climber friend, Rich Green, taught him while Rich showed him how to tie a prussic knot. He said, "Those who can't tie knots tie lots." This made a lot of sense in relationship to the Things Found (Out) body of work David was dealing with, but it extended far past the initial concept.

If you learn how to tie a good knot, you avoid tangling, and the knot will hold. This is particularly important in rock climbing since your life depends on a well-tied knot as you're suspended in the air. It's so important that David's protocol is to have another climber second the knot after the first knot's been tied. He'll never start to climb until another climber approves his knot.

The idea of knots became a metaphor for over complicating things. As a professional social worker, David sees how people over complicate relationships, both conceptual and physical. He himself admits of jumping in too soon or over focusing in certain situations. Making yourself accountable to others who you trust in definitely serves people well, such as in this rock climbing scenario.

Thinking things all the way through when the situation permits can avoid much undue stress. That being said, sometimes just being still is just as important as serious self examination.

David thinks that the unexamined life is a terrible thing, but he also thinks we must find the balance between deciding how to act and actually living. In this place between the two is the potential to live meaningfully and safely and to enjoy ourselves along the way.

Shown above are 12 of the over 20 images from this project. If you're interested in viewing or exhibiting the whole series of work, please get in touch with David.