Amida Deen (born 2001) is a British-Sierra Leonean artist whose work reflects the perspective of a child of the diaspora. Her work is rooted in the Black British experience while celebrating her Sierra Leonean heritage.

Working primarily in oil painting, Deen creates fictional characters inspired by everyday life, capturing the vibrancy of working-class communities and the nuances of growing up in Hackney. Deen’s paintings are shaped by personal memories and influenced by Black British, African American, and West African films, which she reinterprets into narratives that balance familiarity with ambiguity. Colour plays a central role in her work. Yellow serves as the foundation of all her paintings, symbolising warmth and soul, while vibrant hues like orange reflect her family’s efforts to bring the glow of West Africa into London’s cold, magnolia-toned council estates.

Deen’s palette is informed by childhood memories, from lively parties to the rich vibrancy of everyday life. Positioned within the contemporary discourse on identity and community, her work explores themes of belonging, cultural memory, and resilience. It challenges stereotypes by celebrating the beauty and complexity of Black diasporic life. Approaching her practice with a focus on storytelling and representation, Deen aims to create work that resonates across cultures while remaining deeply rooted in her own experiences.