Kadeem “Deem” Phillip is a self-taught Brooklyn artist whose work blends anime influences, childhood motifs, and raw emotional narrative. Active in the NYC art scene since 2014, he has exhibited across New York and Miami Art Basel and is known for his character Kadie, a symbol of inner-child resilience. Through painting, drawing, murals, and design, Deem uses art as a space for honesty, healing, and connection.