"All commendable art, in whatever form, falls into two major classes: the first is defined by a sense that everything depicted is in its rightful place and has been set there by the rules; the second begins where the first leaves off and above every other quality, disturbs the senses. Like Beethoven's, Olwen Dowling's works are roiled by powerful forces. Whatever the medium, her paintings disrupt one's sense of ease. Light and darkness clash on her canvasses and demand our attention. As with the Ireland they convey, we are sometimes inspired, at others amazed or gladdened but at no time are our emotions left unmoved. Hers are paintings that compel remembrance."

– Paul Elisha, NPR, WAMC