This poem is about appearances and façades. While paintings are often accurate portrayals of people (and in many cases, the only depictions of historical figures we rely on, artists’ interpretations can very much change how someone is portrayed. In this case, the subject feels like they have created a façade, and isn’t sure if the person painting her is trying to depict her true self or the mask she shows the world. This theme is common among teenagers, and can be applied to the way that many teens portray themselves on social media in contrast to who they are in real life.