A hopeless situation can easily turn into a redeeming moment. Troy "Straight Up" Peter can attest to that. After overcoming a terrible car accident in 2003, Troy decided to focus on his love of art.

The accident left him with a disability, with a crippled left leg, but it pushed him in the right direction, and his success since then has been far-reaching.

The talented Nassauvian currently has an exhibit at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery with some of his best works of coconut art. His relationship with Doongalik Studios started with the creative genius behind the gallery, Jackson Burnside, and media veteran Charles Carter.

The two men asked  ...

By ALESHA CADET
Tribune Features Writer

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