Sunaryo is known as versatile artist whose activities have been multi-faceted. After graduating with a degree in sculpture from ITB in the 1960s, he has never limited his artistic expression to any one medium. He does make sculptures, but he also paints, makes graphic prints, designs monuments, creates stage settings and landscapes, is involved in architectural projects, etc., besides dedicating almost half his life to teaching at his alma mater. When the time for his retirement was approaching almost 15 years ago, he established an art center in Bandung. All that Sunaryo has done until now reflects a totality and dedication to art in Indonesia.