Per Hurum
Per Hurum was a Norwegian sculptor.Biography
Hurum was born in Kristiania, Norway. He was the son of Hans Hurum and Anna Ording. His brother was music critic Hans Jørgen Hurum. He graduated artium and first attended trade school. He was a student in the paint class at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry 1929–1930. He followed with one year studying drawing at Ateneum in Helsinki. He became a student of Halfdan Strøm 1931–32 and of Wilhelm Rasmussen 1932–34.
He was awarded the Conrad Mohr's legacy and A.C. Houens fond. He conducted a number of study trips including to Copenhagen, Paris and Stockholm. He also conducted trips to Germany, Italy, England and Greece.
He won first prize for the completion of several public works including Arbeidermonumentet at Youngstorget in Oslo, decoration of Rådhusplassen in Oslo, krigsmonumentet at Fredrikstad and
the Christian Krohg Monument. One of his most recognized works is the two piece grouping Mor og barn which was completed with Asbjørg Borgfelt at the City Hall Square in Oslo.
He received a State Art Salary from 1957 and was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold.Personal life
In 1937 he married sculptor Asbjørg Borgfelt.
