What leads an artist to take refuge in his own world?

  I’ve noticed how many musical artists seem to live in their own little world. Them and their own world. For example, I remember a kid at my school who would pick up his guitar and just play, without worrying about whether anyone was passing by or watching him. It was as if, in that moment, the rest of the world didn’t exist. Just him and the music.
  I myself - and it’s strange to say this - am an artist, although perhaps in a different way. As I mentioned in another article, I have what I call chronic introspection: I spend a lot of time with my own ideas and projects. But at the same time, I don’t feel completely closed off in my own little world the way many artists seem to be. I can still keep in touch with what’s going on around me, even if I sometimes retreat into my own thoughts.
  But why is it that so many artists seem to live like this, so disconnected from what’s happening around them?
  I think there are several reasons. For many, it’s a kind of defense mechanism or protection. Art becomes their emotional refuge, the only place where they feel they have some control over what’s happening. It’s as if, in that creative space, they can shield themselves from the noise and pressures of the outside world - the criticism, the expectations, or the comparisons.
  Then there’s the matter of emotional intensity. Artists, in general, are people who feel things very deeply. Small things can seem enormou
s, or trivial details can carry a huge emotional weight. Creating art is often a way of turning that intensity into something more manageable - of channeling it into something beautiful or meaningful. Maybe it’s that sensitivity that makes them seem disconnected from the outside world: they’re so focused on processing what they feel that everything else fades into the background.
  Another reason is the so-called creative flow. When an artist is creating, they often enter a state where time seems to stand still. It’s as if the world ceases to exist - there’s only them, the instrument, the paper, the canvas, or the music. That state is so immersive that anything happening around them just doesn’t seem to matter.
  And then there’s the training and dedication. Many artists spend hours honing their craft, experimenting with new ideas, and exploring different possibilities. That inevitably means spending a lot of time alone. They get so used to being in their own bubble that it becomes their default mode of living.
  Of course, not all artists live like this. Some manage to strike a good balance between their inner world and connecting with others. Others, however, end up getting lost in the bubble, either by choice or out of emotional necessity. It depends a lot on the personality of each artist, their life circumstances, and even the type of art they practice.
  Ultimately, living in one’s own world can be both a blessing and a curse for an artist. It’s in that space that creativity blossoms, but it’s also where isolation can take hold. It’s important to understand that this “little world” is part of the creative process, but that contact with the outside world also fuels the art.
  And that’s the big question: do we need to disconnect from the world to create? Or does the world out there give us the raw material we need to bring our art to life?