"The beginning of 2020 was marked with a deadly Pandemic, and quickly proved to be the most difficult year for most, and outright devastating for others. Early on, I sensed fear and uncertainty as the result of this novel virus that was taking over the world. I began observing that the fear was penetrating people's lives and affecting everyone around them, even if they were not infected themselves. People became distant and isolated, they lacked love. This was the catalyst behind "Viral Love" symbol, where love takes the form of a virus, to spread kindness, positivity and resiliency to anyone who connects with it on an emotional level." -Timur York

This mural was painted on the Museum of Ice Cream storefront, and featured in the Artnet article: "Street Artists Around the World Captured a Turbulent Year in Real Time – See the Beautiful and Unforgettable Works of 2020 Here." by Sarah Cascone.

Timur York is a New York based multidisciplinary artist. He was born in Uzbekistan, and immigrated as a teenager to New York City, where he was accepted into the acclaimed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts, majoring in Fine Art. Upon graduation, he attended School of Visual Arts, with focus on Graphic Arts and Advertising. The experience of fusing Fine Art principles and Design aesthetics had formulated a unique way in which he approaches his subject matter. His artistic area of interest is centered around the concepts of Time, Place and History. He depicts issues facing contemporary society through the use of graphic iconography, photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Timur’s earliest sculpture work can be found on permanent outdoor display at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.