RENEE KHATAMI was raised in Manhattan, daughter of an Iranian father and American mother. She majored in Art at Bard College studied with Elizabeth Murray, and at The Art Student's League of New York with Bruce Dorfman. She holds Masters degrees in Design from Pratt Institute and Art Education from New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. ​​The artist lives and works in New York City. 

Layered shapes, transparent painted color, and texture are demonstrated in her art. Certain pieces are combined panels forming dimensional work. Decisions are formed in the process, and allowances are made for unexpected outcomes.