Blank Notes is the debut monograph by Canadian photographer Marshall To, presenting a visceral exploration of the thinning veil between the physical and spirit worlds. Rooted in the artist’s Taoist upbringing and his experiences during the “Ghost Festival” (Hungry Ghost Festival), the work moves beyond traditional documentary to create a psychological landscape of grief, memory, and ritual. The photographs, often captured in low-light and atmospheric conditions, evoke a sense of “suspended animation” where the ghosts of the past feel vibrantly present. The book’s design—featuring painted black edges—serves as a physical manifestation of the darkness and mystery found within its pages. To uses his lens to bridge the gap between his heritage and his contemporary reality, offering a profound meditation on the cycle of life, death, and the unseen forces that linger in between.