Anita was born in Wroclaw, Poland in 1955. At the age of two she immigrated to Israel where she resides and works today in Even Yehuda.

In the beginning of her artistic career Anita worked with clay.  Later on, she expanded her collection to include materials such as bronze, aluminum, cement, iron and polymer. Though these materials are alien to fashion, this is the basis of the artistic affinity for Birkenfeld. 

As a mother who tragically lost her daughter, she found comfort in the worlds of styling and sculpting.  The “Empty Clothes” sculpture series stands as an independent entity and as a testimony for someone who no longer exists. They are an expression of beauty and the strength of vitality. 
Birkenfeld's magnificent sculptures have an immediately effect on the viewer’s feelings. They are characterized by warmth and humanity, full of life and human love.