Dimensions: 230 cm high x 90 cm on each facet of the triangle
Materials: Mahogany, wenge, laminated graphics

In 1962 Irby Cooper together with his father, purchased their first franchise in the hotel business. Since that time the business, which was later named Cooper Companies, has grown into a veritable empire of quality hotels. Irby was well known both in the hotel field as an exemplary business man of upstanding character, and in his community (Memphis, Tennessee) and as a charitable individual. In addition to this, he was a strong supporter of the arts and took pains to incorporate fine original artworks in the public spaces of his hotels.

Irby passed away in the year 2000, and the company is now run by his children who continue to expand upon his legacy. The company today owns over two dozen fine hotels throughout the eastern United States.

This triangular monolith was commissioned by Irby’s children and now stands in the lobby of the Double Tree Hotel in Memphis. The piece was designed to achieve several goals: First and foremost, one of the panels is dedicated to telling about Irby Cooper, the founder of the company. Second, the additional panels serve to provide information about the hotel’s facilities and upcoming events and attractions. Lastly, the piece adds a sense of drama and grandeur to the lobby area. In this fashion Irby’s legacy, both as a man and as an entrepreneur,  continues to thrive and is made available to all who use the hotel. In addition to this piece Kimchi has created custom made furniture and sculptures for many other Cooper Company hotels.