Non Serviam, Modern sculpture in Malmskillnadsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden

Non Serviam is a life-size bronze sculpture of a young girl named Erika, aged eight, sitting on a concrete base covered by a bronze plate at seat height. She wears a short-sleeved top and a short skirt tied with a bow at the back, her head bowed, with childish braids, reading a poem by Gunnar Ekelöf whose first lines are engraved on the work.

Unveiled in 1980 by Swedish artist Ernst Nordin, the sculpture marks a period of increased attention to public art installations in Stockholm's urban spaces. The work reflected a broader movement to enrich city environments through artistic additions.

The bronze girl reads Gunnar Ekelöf's poem about a person's vulnerable position in a harsh world; its first lines are carved on the sculpture. The Latin title Non Serviam means 'I will not serve'. The work was placed in 1980 on a stretch of Malmskillnadsgatan then known for street prostitution and crime, a contrast the artist intended.

The sculpture is located at Malmskillnadsgatan 25 and is easily accessible by public transportation and on foot from the city center. The area features many cultural institutions and cafes within walking distance.

The title Non Serviam derives from Latin, meaning 'I will not serve', reflecting themes of resistance and individualism. This provocative statement was intentionally chosen to amplify the artistic and literary message.