Because grace and athleticism needs to be celebrated.

Last week, the eyes of Mexico and the world were on gymnast Alexa Morena.

And while some just wanted to tear her down, artists from all over Mexico showed their support for Alexa by illustrating these beautiful portraits of the gymnast.

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Illustrator José Acosta captured the elegance of her pose.

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And Rocío Paradox captured her with brushstrokes as light and agile as Alexa's leaps through the air.

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For Ramiro Tamez, dance and the human body have always inspired his drawings.

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