In the Frame: John Milligan

We are fortunate to have one of the most important corporate art collections of Irish and International contemporary art in Dublin. Included in the collection is "Thinking Process" by Diana Copperwhite.

John Milligan, a Senior Associate on our Intellectual Property team, has chosen this piece as his favourite from our collection and he explains why:

"Thinking Process is my chosen piece of art as its brightness, energy and vibrancy draws me in. Green has always been my favourite colour and every time I look at this piece, I see something different, both in terms of the shades and number of colours and the different images and thoughts which it provokes. As the name suggests, the mass of colour, designs and imagery colliding on the oil canvas gives an overall impression of speed, busyness and complexity which is highly original and contemporary. To me, it also serves as a reminder of the busyness of everyday life.

Thinking Process is normally the first thing I see when I enter the office at the start of the day. I hope that you too will get an opportunity to stand back and enjoy it."

Support of visual arts is a core part of our CSR strategy. Our office holds one of the most important private corporate collections of Irish and international contemporary art. The collection now stands at almost 200 pieces and includes a specially commissioned Corban Walker sculpture in the building’s atrium.

Read some of John's recent articles:

• Arts, Crafts and Intellectual Property
• Coexistence Agreements in Trade Mark Settlements
  
• Beverly Hills Polo Club Loses Trade Mark Infringement Case
  
• EU General Court Upholds Refusal of 3D Bottle Shape Trade Mark