Kelly Bit

Meet the incredible Kelly Bit (@kellyjbit), the owner and creator of Sublima (@sublimajewelry), her amazing jewelry line. As a child, Kelly always loved drawing and crafting, but while working as a journalist, she missed the visual arts. This longing led her to make an intentional switch to creating jewelry, seeing it as a viable way to pursue her passion for art.

Kelly took a continuing education class at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) to learn technical skills like metalsmithing and wax carving. This gave her the confidence to start producing her own brand. Kelly’s stunning work is inspired by commemorating ordinary moments of delight. Many of her cherished memories are centered around food and the people she enjoys it with, which is why many of her pieces are Asian food-inspired.

Perhaps the only thing that matches Kelly's creativity is her generosity. She has partnered with local nonprofits serving Asian American and Chinatown communities in New York. Since 2020, Sublima has donated $65,000 to organizations supporting NYC’s Chinatowns, after-school programs, affordable housing, and food security.

Kelly’s long-term vision is for Sublima to become the premiere jewelry brand for Asians and Asian Americans, representing not just high art but also humanism and community impact. One of her biggest goals is to gain more exposure for her work, ensuring its inspiration and aesthetic beauty reach a wider audience. This includes collaborating with organizations and individuals who share Sublima’s values, participating in events to build connections, getting her jewelry into more stores, and working with cultural gatekeepers like editors and stylists to spread the word.

For more information about Sublima, please visit www.sublimajewelry.com.

In the meantime, I love chatting with Kelly about art and the community. She has given me so many great ideas.