The Mindfield Cemetery

In 1989, artist and Brownsville native, Billy Tripp began creating an artistic structure representing his life and eventually dedicated to his deceased father Reverend Charles Tripp and mother, both residents of Brownsville. This structure became known as the “Mindfield” and is a 100-foot, multi-faceted metalwork sculpture. Tripp began this expanding artistic monument as a life’s work to which he adds pieces to each year until his own death. Many pieces were taken from businesses or warehouses that had closed in Brownsville, for example the trusses used were taken from the Ritz Theater once it closed and was slated for demolition.  

The Mindfield has become a significant structure in Brownsville as it dominates the skyline and is visible over the tree line from numerous historic properties in Brownsville. The structure continues to bring in tourists from around the world and has become a consistent topic of discussion between tourists, residents, and city government.